Slavs Collection (page 3)

The Testament of Grand prince Yaroslav the Wise. 1054 (From Illustrated Karamzin), 1836. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

Gold pendant (Kolt), 11th-12th century. Artist: Ancient Russian Art
Gold pendant (Kolt), 11th-12th century. Found in the collection of Museum of Russian Art, Minneapolis

Vladimir and Rogneda (From Illustrated Karamzin), 1836. Artist: Chorikov, Boris Artemyevich (1802-1866)
Vladimir and Rogneda (From Illustrated Karamzin), 1836. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

Prince Oleg before the Gates of Constantinople. 906 (From Illustrated Karamzin), 1836. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

Yaropolk Izyaslavich before Vsevolod I, 1086 (From Illustrated Karamzin), 1836. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

The Death of Gostomysl, 860 (From Illustrated Karamzin), 1836. Artist: Chorikov, Boris Artemyevich (1802-1866)
The Death of Gostomysl, 860 (From Illustrated Karamzin), 1836. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

Trizna of Princess Olga 945 (From Illustrated Karamzin), 1836. Artist: Chorikov, Boris Artemyevich (1802-1866)
Trizna of Princess Olga 945 (From Illustrated Karamzin), 1836. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

Sviatopolk the Accursed. 1019 (From Illustrated Karamzin), 1836. Artist: Chorikov, Boris Artemyevich (1802-1866)
Sviatopolk the Accursed. 1019 (From Illustrated Karamzin), 1836. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

Grand Prince Yaroslav I as the Legislator (From Illustrated Karamzin), 1836. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

The Death of Grand Duke Oleg. 912 (From Illustrated Karamzin), 1836. Artist: Chorikov, Boris Artemyevich (1802-1866)
The Death of Grand Duke Oleg. 912 (From Illustrated Karamzin), 1836. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

The Baptism of Grand Princess Olga of Kiev. 955 (From Illustrated Karamzin), 1836. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

The heroic deed of a young Man in Kiev in 968 (From Illustrated Karamzin), 1836. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

Meeting between Iziaslav I and Vsevolod I. 1073 (From Illustrated Karamzin), 1836. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

The Consecration to the Great Schema by Alexander Nevsky (From Illustrated Karamzin), 1836. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

The Continence of Andrei Bogolyubsky (From Illustrated Karamzin), 1836. Artist: Chorikov, Boris Artemyevich (1802-1866)
The Continence of Andrei Bogolyubsky (From Illustrated Karamzin), 1836. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

Coin (Srebrennik) of Grand Duke Vladimir Svyatoslavich (Reverse: Symbol of Rurikids), 980-1015. Private Collection

Rurik, Sineus and Truvor. The Invitation of the Varangians, 862 (From Illustrated Karamzin), 1836. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

Volga Bulgarians tries to persuade George II to peace. 1219 (From Illustrated Karamzin), 1836. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

The Flight of Mstislav Mstislavich after the Battle of the Kalka, 1223 (From Illustrated Karamzin) Artist: Chorikov
The Flight of Mstislav Mstislavich after the Battle of the Kalka, 1223 (From Illustrated Karamzin), 1836. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

Volga Svyatoslavich. Artist: Bilibin, Ivan Yakovlevich (1876-1942)
Volga Svyatoslavich. Private Collection

Baptism by Fire. Artist: Bilibin, Ivan Yakovlevich (1876-1942)
Baptism by Fire. Found in the collection of State Art Gallery, Lviv

Petr Chelcicky at Vodnany (The cycle The Slav Epic). Artist: Mucha, Alfons Marie (1860-1939)
Petr Chelcicky at Vodnany (The cycle The Slav Epic). Found in the collection of City Gallery Prague

Master Jan Hus Preaching at the Bethlehem Chapel (The cycle The Slav Epic). Artist: Mucha, Alfons Marie (1860-1939)
Master Jan Hus Preaching at the Bethlehem Chapel (The cycle The Slav Epic). Found in the collection of City Gallery Prague

The Meeting Na Krizkach (The cycle The Slav Epic). Artist: Mucha, Alfons Marie (1860-1939)
The Meeting Na Krizkach (The cycle The Slav Epic). Found in the collection of City Gallery Prague

Ottokar II of Bohemia. The Union of Slavic Dynasties (The cycle The Slav Epic). Artist: Mucha, Alfons Marie (1860-1939)
Ottokar II of Bohemia. The Union of Slavic Dynasties (The cycle The Slav Epic). Found in the collection of City Gallery Prague

Saint Olga, Princess of Kiev. Artist: Ancient Russian frescos
Saint Olga, Princess of Kiev. Found in the collection of Saint Sophia Cathedral, Kiev

Druzhina of Prince Boris (From the Tale of Saints Boris and Gleb). Artist: Anonymous
Druzhina of Prince Boris (From the Tale of Saints Boris and Gleb). Private Collection

Study for the Slav Epic. Artist: Mucha, Alfons Marie (1860-1939)
Study for the Slav Epic. Private Collection

The heroic deed of a young Man in Kiev in the year 968. Artist: Ivanov, Andrei Ivanovich (1775-1848)
The heroic deed of a young Man in Kiev in the year 968. Found in the collection of State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg

The Svantevit-Stone in the church in Altenkirchen on the island Rugen, before 1168. Artist: Pre-Christian Art
The Svantevit-Stone in the church in Altenkirchen on the island Rugen, before 1168. Found in the collection of the Pfarrkirche zu Altenkirchen

The Shroud of Alexander Nevsky (Ecclesiastical embroidery), 1670s. Artist: Stroganov workshop
The Shroud of Alexander Nevsky (Ecclesiastical embroidery), 1670s. Found in the collection of the State Open-air Museum of the Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius, Sergyev Possad

Grand Duke Vladimir Svyatoslavich (From the Tsarskiy titulyarnik (Tsars Book of Titles), 1672. Artist: Russian Master
Grand Duke Vladimir Svyatoslavich (From the Tsarskiy titulyarnik (Tsars Book of Titles), 1672. Found in the collection of the Russian National Library, St. Petersburg

The Battle of the Ice on April 5, 1242 at Lake Peipus (From the Illuminated Compiled Chronicle), ca 1568?1576. Found in the collection of the Russian National Library, St. Petersburg

Grand Duke Vladimir receiving the Ambassadors. Artist: Vereshchagin, Vasili Petrovich (1835-1909)
Grand Duke Vladimir receiving the Ambassadors. Found in the collection of the State Art Museum of the Kyrgyz Republic, Bishkek

Saint Grand Prince Andrey Bogolyubsky, 1887. Artist: Solnzev, Fyodor Grigoryevich (1801-1892)
Saint Grand Prince Andrey Bogolyubsky, 1887. Found in the collection of the State History Museum, Moscow

Illustration for Old Russian Legend Volga, 1901-1904. Private Collection

The Gusli Player. Artist: Ryabushkin, Andrei Petrovich (1861-1904)
The Gusli Player. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Canto of Oleg the Wise. Double page, 1899. Private Collection

Trizna (from the Saint Olga series). Artist: Kondratenko, Gavriil Pavlovich (1854-1924)
Trizna (from the Saint Olga series). From a private collection

Alexander Nevsky Receiving Papal Legates. Found in the Collection of State History Museum, Moscow

The heroic deed of a young Man in Kiev in the year 968, 1810. Artist: Ivanov, Andrei Ivanovich (1775-1848)
The heroic deed of a young Man in Kiev in the year 968, 1810. Found in the collection of the State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg

The Novgorod Map, 17th century. Artist: Historical Document
The Novgorod Map, 17th century. Found in the collection of the State Open-air Museum of History and Architecture Novgorodian Kremlin, Novgorod

Slavic Count and Female Captive. Artist: Golovin, Alexander Yakovlevich (1863-1930)
Slavic Count and Female Captive. From a private collection

Grand Prince Igor Yaroslavich (from the Historical Medal Series), 18th century. From a private collection

Grand prince Yaroslav the Wise (from the Historical Medal Series), 18th century. From a private collection

The Invitation of the Varangians, 1839. Artist: Bruni, Fyodor Antonovich (1800-1875)
The Invitation of the Varangians, 1839. Found in the collection of the Russian National Library, St. Petersburg

Silver Sarcophagus of Saint Alexander Nevsky in the Saint Alexander Nevsky Lavra, 1859. Artist: Anonymous
Silver Sarcophagus of Saint Alexander Nevsky in the Saint Alexander Nevsky Lavra, 1859. Found in the collection of Russian State Historical Library, Moscow

Anne of Kiev (Anna Jaroslawna), Queen of France, c. 1805-1810. Artist: Anonymous
Anne of Kiev (Anna Jaroslawna), Queen of France, c. 1805-1810. Private Collection

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"Exploring the Rich History and Cultural Legacy of the Slavs" The Slavs, a diverse group of people with a fascinating history, have left an indelible mark on the world. From their encounters with Greek fire to their influential leaders and iconic artworks, the Slavic heritage is truly captivating. In ancient times, the Slavs encountered Greek fire, a formidable weapon that ignited fear in their adversaries. This encounter is beautifully depicted in a miniature from the Madrid Skylitzes, showcasing both their resilience and adaptability. One prominent figure in Slavic history is Anne of Kiev, whose statue stands proudly at the Royal Abbey of St. Vincent in Senlis. As Queen consort to King Henry I of France, she played a crucial role in strengthening ties between East and West. Vladimir the Great's campaign to Chersonesos exemplifies his ambition as he expanded his realm through strategic military maneuvers. The artwork depicting this event serves as a testament to his legacy as one of Russia's most influential rulers. Saint Olga, Princess of Kiev, holds great significance within Slavic culture for her conversion to Christianity and subsequent efforts to spread it throughout her kingdom. Artists like Bruni and Nesterov immortalized her grace and devotion through stunning portraits. Alfons Mucha's masterpiece "The Oath of Omladina Under the Slavic Linden Tree" captures unity among young Slavs during turbulent times. It symbolizes their determination to preserve their cultural identity amidst external pressures. Wojciech Gerson's painting "The Lamentable Apostolic Mission" depicts an important moment when missionaries arrived among the Slavs seeking religious conversion—a pivotal event that shaped future generations' beliefs. "The Death of Askold and Dir, " another significant historical episode portrayed by unknown artists highlights power struggles within early Russian states—an enduring theme throughout much of Eastern European history. Prince Alexander Nevsky's plea for mercy from Batu Khan showcases his diplomatic skills and commitment to protecting Russia.