Bylina Collection (#2)

Blessed Be the Host of the King of Heaven, 16th century. Artist: Russian icon
Blessed Be the Host of the King of Heaven, 16th century. Found in the collection of the State United Museum Centre in the Kremlin, Moscow

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

Gold pendant (Kolt) with the Sirin birds, 11th-12th century. Artist: Ancient Russian Art
Gold pendant (Kolt) with the Sirin birds, 11th-12th century. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Blessed Be the Host of the King of Heaven (Detail: lower warriors range conducted by Alexander Nevsky and Saint George), 1550s. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Blessed Be the Host of the King of Heaven (Detail: Warriors Range: Ivan IV, Vladimir Monomakh, Vladimir I)
Blessed Be the Host of the King of Heaven (Detail: Warriors Range: Ivan IV, Vladimir Monomakh, Vladimir I, Boris and Gleb), 1550s. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Blessed Be the Host of the King of Heaven (Detail: Fire in Kazan), 1550s. Artist: Athanasius
Blessed Be the Host of the King of Heaven (Detail: Fire in Kazan), 1550s. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Blessed Be the Host of the King of Heaven, 1550s. Artist: Athanasius, Metropolitan of Moscow (active Mid of 16th cen. )
Blessed Be the Host of the King of Heaven, 1550s. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Sadko, 1899-1900. Artist: Vrubel, Mikhail Alexandrovich (1856-1910)
Sadko, 1899-1900. Found in the collection of the State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg

Sadko, 1899. Artist: Vrubel, Mikhail Alexandrovich (1856-1910)
Sadko, 1899. Found in the collection of the Regional Art Museum, Gorlovka

Tsarevna at the window (The Princess Who Never Smiled), 1920. Artist: Vasnetsov, Viktor Mikhaylovich (1848-1926)
Tsarevna at the window (The Princess Who Never Smiled), 1920. Found in the collection of the Regional Art Gallery, Tchelyabinsk

A Knight. Artist: Vasnetsov, Viktor Mikhaylovich (1848-1926)
A Knight. Found in the collection of the State Art Museum of the Kyrgyz Republic, Bishkek

Alyonushka (Study), 1881. Artist: Vasnetsov, Viktor Mikhaylovich (1848-1926)
Alyonushka (Study), 1881. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

The Trial of Strength of Yan Usmar, 1796. Artist: Ugryumov, Grigori Ivanovich (1764-1823)
The Trial of Strength of Yan Usmar, 1796. Found in the collection of the State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg

The Trial of Strength of Yan Usmovets, 1849. Artist: Sorokin, Yevgraf Semyonovich (1821-1892)
The Trial of Strength of Yan Usmovets, 1849. Found in the collection of the Far Eastern Art Museum, Khabarovsk

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

Churila Plyonkovich, 1895. Artist: Ryabushkin, Andrei Petrovich (1861-1904)
Churila Plyonkovich, 1895. Found in the collection of the Russian State Library, Moscow

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

Ilya Muromets, 1893. Artist: Ryabushkin, Andrei Petrovich (1861-1904)
Ilya Muromets, 1893. Found in the collection of the Russian State Library, Moscow

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

Ivan Tsarevich riding the Gray Wolf, End of 1870s-Early 1880s. Artist: Perov, Vasili Grigoryevich (1834-1882)
Ivan Tsarevich riding the Gray Wolf, End of 1870s-Early 1880s. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Princess Vasilisa and the Giant Lobster (after the Fairy tale Fire-bird and Princess Vasilissa). From a private collection

Abramtsevo. The Hut on Chicken Legs, End of 1880s. Found in the collection of State Museum Abramtsevo Estate, near Moscow

Tsar Berendey. Found in the Collection of State Museum Abramtsevo Estate, near Moscow

Baba Yaga, 1889. Artist: Karasin, Nikolai Nikolayevich (1842-1908)
Baba Yaga, 1889. From a private collection

Peasant Girl. Illustration to the book Contes de l Isba, 1931. Artist: Bilibin, Ivan Yakovlevich (1876-1942)
Peasant Girl. Illustration to the book Contes de l Isba, 1931. From a private collection

Illustration for the Fairy tale Marya Morevna, 1913-1915. Artist: Bilibin, Ivan Yakovlevich (1876-1942)
Illustration for the Fairy tale Marya Morevna, 1913-1915. From a private collection

Ilya Muromets and Svyatogor, 1934. Artist: Bilibin, Ivan Yakovlevich (1876-1942)
Ilya Muromets and Svyatogor, 1934. From a private collection

Ilya Muromets, 1934. Artist: Bilibin, Ivan Yakovlevich (1876-1942)
Ilya Muromets, 1934. From a private collection

The Adoration of the god Svetovid, 1934. Artist: Bilibin, Ivan Yakovlevich (1876-1942)
The Adoration of the god Svetovid, 1934. From a private collection

Polevik, 1934. Artist: Bilibin, Ivan Yakovlevich (1876-1942)
Polevik, 1934. From a private collection

Ovinnik, 1934. Artist: Bilibin, Ivan Yakovlevich (1876-1942)
Ovinnik, 1934. From a private collection

Kikimora, 1934. Artist: Bilibin, Ivan Yakovlevich (1876-1942)
Kikimora, 1934. From a private collection

Domovoi, 1934. Artist: Bilibin, Ivan Yakovlevich (1876-1942)
Domovoi, 1934. From a private collection

Bannik with ushat, 1934. Artist: Bilibin, Ivan Yakovlevich (1876-1942)
Bannik with ushat, 1934. From a private collection

Pre-Slavic Ornamental Motif, 1934. Artist: Bilibin, Ivan Yakovlevich (1876-1942)
Pre-Slavic Ornamental Motif, 1934. From a private collection

Illustration for the Fairy tale Morozko, 1932. Artist: Bilibin, Ivan Yakovlevich (1876-1942)
Illustration for the Fairy tale Morozko, 1932. Found in the collection of the Museum of the Goznak, Moscow

Volga Svyatoslavich and Mikula Selyaninovich, 1940. Artist: Bilibin, Ivan Yakovlevich (1876-1942)
Volga Svyatoslavich and Mikula Selyaninovich, 1940. Found in the collection of the Museum of the Goznak, Moscow

Ilya Muromets and Svyatogors wife, 1912. Artist: Bilibin, Ivan Yakovlevich (1876-1942)
Ilya Muromets and Svyatogors wife, 1912. Found in the collection of the Museum of the Goznak, Moscow

Illustration for the Fairy tale of Vasilisa the Beautiful and White Horseman, 1900. Found in the collection of the Museum of the Goznak, Moscow

Illustration for the Fairy tale The Feather of Finist the Falcon, 1901-1902. Found in the collection of the Museum of the Goznak, Moscow

Illustration for the Fairy tale Marya Morevna, 1901. Artist: Bilibin, Ivan Yakovlevich (1876-1942)
Illustration for the Fairy tale Marya Morevna, 1901. Found in the collection of the Museum of the Goznak, Moscow

Illustration to the fairytale The White Duck, 1902. Artist: Bilibin, Ivan Yakovlevich (1876-1942)
Illustration to the fairytale The White Duck, 1902. Found in the collection of the Museum of the Goznak, Moscow

Ivan Tsarevich and Frog Princess, 1901. Artist: Bilibin, Ivan Yakovlevich (1876-1942)
Ivan Tsarevich and Frog Princess, 1901. Found in the collection of the Museum of the Goznak, Moscow

Archers Wife and Andrey the Archer, 1919. Artist: Bilibin, Ivan Yakovlevich (1876-1942)
Archers Wife and Andrey the Archer, 1919. Found in the collection of the Russian State Library, Moscow

Illustration to the The Tale of the Fisherman and the Fish, 1908. Artist: Bilibin, Ivan Yakovlevich (1876-1942)
Illustration to the The Tale of the Fisherman and the Fish, 1908. Found in the collection of the Museum of the Goznak, Moscow

Vasilisa the Beautiful (Illustration to the book Vasilisa the Beautiful), 1900. Found in the collection of the Museum of the Goznak, Moscow

Book Cover Perun by Sergey Gorodetsky, 1907. Artist: Bakst, Leon (1866-1924)
Book Cover Perun by Sergey Gorodetsky, 1907. Found in the collection of the Russian National Library, St. Petersburg

The Hut on Chicken Legs. Artist: Vasnetsov, Viktor Mikhaylovich (1848-1926)
The Hut on Chicken Legs. Found in the collection of the State Museum Abramtsevo Estate, near Moscow

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"Bylina: A Journey into the Enchanting World of Russian Folklore" Step into the captivating realm of Russian folklore through these mesmerizing illustrations. In Elena Dmitryevna Polenova's "The Tale Synko-Philipko, " we witness a vivid depiction of mythical characters, bringing to life an age-old story. Marvel at the intricate ceramic masterpiece, "The Mikula Selyaninovich and Volga Fireplace, " crafted in 1898-1899. Its detailed design transports us to a bygone era, where legends were born around crackling fires. Bilibin's enchanting cover for "Contes de l'Isba" (1931) invites us to explore tales from traditional wooden houses nestled deep within Russia's mystical landscapes. Immerse yourself in the magical world he creates with his brushstrokes. Vasnetsov's "Three Queens of the Underground Kingdom" (1879) unveils a hidden realm beneath our feet, where powerful female rulers reign supreme. Their majestic presence captivates and enthralls all who gaze upon their regal forms. Viktor Mikhaylovich Vasnetsov continues to weave his spellbinding magic with "The Frog Princess" (1901-1918). This iconic illustration captures the essence of one of Russia's most beloved fairytales, evoking a sense of wonder and nostalgia. Sergei Vasilievich Chekhonin introduces us to "The Peasant and the Domovoy" (1922), showcasing the bond between humans and house spirits that have long been part of Russian folklore. The artist beautifully portrays this connection through his unique style. "The Hut on Chicken Legs, " illustrated by Ivan Yakovlevich Bilibin for Pushkin's poem Ruslan and Lyudmila (1921-1926), offers a glimpse into Baba Yaga's whimsical dwelling—a place where reality and fantasy intertwine.