Igor Svyatoslavich Collection

Greek fire. Miniature from the Madrid Skylitzes, 11th-12th century. Artist: Anonymous
Greek fire. Miniature from the Madrid Skylitzes, 11th-12th century. Found in the collection of the Biblioteca Nacional, Madrid

Igor's Campaign. Illustration to The Tale of Igor's Campaign, ca 1928. Private Collection

The First Meeting of Prince Igor with Olga, 1824 (oil on canvas)
FIA5361828 The First Meeting of Prince Igor with Olga, 1824 (oil on canvas) by Sazonov, Vasili Kondratyevich (1789-1870); State Tretyakov Gallery

Portraits of the Russian Monarchy, 1. Rurik 2. Igor of Kiev 3. Olga 4. Sviatoslav 5. Vladimir the Great 14
6203792 Portraits of the Russian Monarchy, 1. Rurik 2. Igor of Kiev 3. Olga 4. Sviatoslav 5. Vladimir the Great 14. Ivan IV (from Il costume antico)

Stage design for the opera Prince Igor by A. Borodin. Artist: Roerich, Nicholas
Stage design for the opera Prince Igor by A. Borodin. Private Collection

Greek fire during the Siege of Constantinople, 1832. Private Collection

Olgas avenge to the Drevlians, 1832. Private Collection

Costume design for the opera Prince Igor by A, Borodin, 1908
Costume design for the opera Prince Igor by A. Borodin, 1908. Private Collection

Yaroslavnas Lament, 1880. Artist: Perov, Vasili Grigoryevich (1834-1882)
Yaroslavnas Lament, 1880. Private Collection

Market Place. Stage design for the opera Prince Igor by A. Borodin. Artist: Veshchilov
Market Place. Stage design for the opera Prince Igor by A. Borodin. Private Collection

Poliudie (Collecting tribute). Igor of Kiev Exacting Tribute from the Drevlyans, 1903. Private Collection

Grand Duke Oleg with the Prince Igor. 882 (From Illustrated Karamzin), 1836. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

The Death of Igor Svyatoslavich. 945 (From Illustrated Karamzin), 1836. Artist: Chorikov, Boris Artemyevich (1802-1866)
The Death of Igor Svyatoslavich. 945 (From Illustrated Karamzin), 1836. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

The Flight of Prince Igor from the Polovtsian camp, 1185 (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

Prince Igor makes peace with Byzantium. 944 (From Illustrated Karamzin), 1836. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

Polovtsian girl. Costume design for the opera Prince Igor by A. Borodin, 1909. From a private collection

Costume design for the opera Prince Igor by A. Borodin, 1900s. Artist: Ponomarev, Evgeni Petrovich (1852-1906)
Costume design for the opera Prince Igor by A. Borodin, 1900s. Found in the collection of the State Museum of Theatre and Music Art, St. Petersburg

The Polovtsian camp. Stage design for the opera Prince Igor by A. Borodin, 1914. Found in the collection of the Museum of Private Collections in A. Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

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

Igor Svyatoslavichs battle with the pechenegs (from the Radziwill Chronicle), 15th century. Artist: Anonymous
Igor Svyatoslavichs battle with the pechenegs (from the Radziwill Chronicle), 15th century. Found in the collection of the Library of the Russian Academy of Sciences, St. Petersburg

Olgas avenge to the Drevlians, before 1839. Artist: Bruni, Fyodor Antonovich (1800-1875)
Olgas avenge to the Drevlians, before 1839. Found in the collection of the Russian National Library, St. Petersburg

Greek fire during the Siege of Constantinople, before 1839. Artist: Bruni, Fyodor Antonovich (1800-1875)
Greek fire during the Siege of Constantinople, before 1839. Found in the collection of the Russian National Library, St. Petersburg

Stage design for the opera Prince Igor by A. Borodin, 1914. Artist: Korovin, Konstantin Alexeyevich (1861-1939)
Stage design for the opera Prince Igor by A. Borodin, 1914. Found in the collection of the State Museum of Theatre and Music Art, St. Petersburg

1. Rurik 2. Igor of Kiev 3. Olga 4. Sviatoslav 5. Vladimir the Great 14. Ivan IV (from Il costume antico)
1. Rurik 2. Igor of Kiev 3. Olga 4. Sviatoslav 5. Vladimir the Great 14. Ivan IV (from Il costume antico? by Giulio Ferrario), 1831. From a private collection

The skomorokhs. Costume design for the opera Prince Igor by A. Borodin, 1914. Artist: Roerich, Nicholas (1874-1947)
The skomorokhs. Costume design for the opera Prince Igor by A. Borodin, 1914. Found in the collection of the State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg

Putivl. Stage design for the opera Prince Igor by A. Borodin, 1914. Artist: Roerich, Nicholas (1874-1947)
Putivl. Stage design for the opera Prince Igor by A. Borodin, 1914. From a private collection

Peoples. Costume design for the opera Prince Igor by A. Borodin, 1914. Artist: Roerich, Nicholas (1874-1947)
Peoples. Costume design for the opera Prince Igor by A. Borodin, 1914. Found in the collection of the State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg

The Court of Prince Vladimir Galitsky. Stage design for the opera Prince Igor by A. Borodin, 1914. Found in the collection of the State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg

For sale as Licensed Images

Choose your image, Select your licence and Download the media

"Igor Svyatoslavich: The Legendary Prince of Kiev and his Epic Tale" Step back in time to the medieval era, where brave warriors and cunning rulers shaped the course of history. One such figure was Igor Svyatoslavich, a name that resonates with power and valor. Born into the noble Rurik dynasty, Igor inherited a legacy of greatness. As we delve into Igor's story, we encounter his predecessors who laid the foundation for his reign. From Rurik himself to his father Sviatoslav, each generation left an indelible mark on their land. But it was through Igor's mother Olga that he learned about strength and vengeance. Olga's influence molded young Igor into a formidable leader. Together they embarked on conquests that would forever etch their names in history books. Their first meeting is immortalized in art; an oil painting capturing their fateful encounter speaks volumes about their bond. But it wasn't just military prowess that defined Prince Igor; he possessed a deep appreciation for culture as well. His patronage extended to opera, inspiring composers like Borodin to create masterpieces like "Prince Igor. " Stage designs brought this epic tale to life with vibrant colors and intricate details. Yet amidst all these triumphs, one cannot forget the challenges faced by Prince Igor during turbulent times. The Siege of Constantinople showcased Greek fire's destructive might while Olgas' revenge against the Drevlians revealed her unwavering determination. Through it all, Prince Igor remained resolute in upholding his duty as ruler - collecting tribute from those under his domain while forging alliances with other powerful figures like Grand Duke Oleg. These moments were captured by talented artists who sought to immortalize these historical events. Igor Svyatoslavich's legacy lives on even today as we explore these captivating artworks depicting his extraordinary journey through time.