Moveable Feast Collection

The Entry of Christ into Jerusalem, 16th century. Creator: Russian icon
The Entry of Christ into Jerusalem, 16th century. Private Collection

Easter procession. Artist: Malinin, Ivan Semenovich (1866-1952)
Easter procession. Found in the collection of the Museum of History and Art, Ramenskoye

The Entry of Christ into Jerusalem (From the cycles of The Life of Christ), 1304-1306. Found in the collection of the Cappella degli Scrovegni, Padua

Easter procession. Creator: Brailovsky, Leonid Mikhaylovich (1867-1937)
Easter procession. Private Collection

Russian Easter, 1924. Artist: Roerich, Nicholas (1874-1947)
Russian Easter, 1924. Found in the collection of Baroda Museum and Picture Gallery, Vadodara

Village Fete (Easter), 1914. Private Collection

The Great Blessing of Waters on the Neva river, 1850s. Found in the Collection of Museum of History and Art, Yegoryevsk

Easter Night. Private Collection

On Easter day. Private Collection

The Podnovinskoye Suburb in Moscow during the Holy Week, 1800s. Found in the Collection of State Museum of A.S. Pushkin, Moscow

Procession of the Cross in Celebration of the Birth of Peter the Great, 1917. Private Collection

Easter feast. Found in the Collection of State Georgian Art Museum, Tiflis (Tbilisi)

A paschal lamb and easter table with flying angels. Found in the Collection of State Georgian Art Museum, Tiflis (Tbilisi)

The Entry of Christ into Jerusalem, ca 1533-1534. Artist: Coecke van Aelst, Pieter, the Elder (1502-1550)
The Entry of Christ into Jerusalem, ca 1533-1534. Found in the collection of Bonnefantenmuseum Mstricht

Blagovest. Artist: Dubovskoy, Nikolai Nikanorovich (1859-1918)
Blagovest. Private Collection

The donkey walk in the Moscow Kremlin (Illustration from Travels to the Great Duke of Muscovy and t Artist)
The donkey walk in the Moscow Kremlin (Illustration from Travels to the Great Duke of Muscovy and the King of Persia by Adam O. Private Collection

The Presentation of the Virgin Mary. Artist: Russian icon
The Presentation of the Virgin Mary. Found in the collection of State Open-air Museum Kirillo-Belozersky Monastery

The Entry of Christ into Jerusalem. Detail: Children cutting palm tree branches, 14th century. Found in the collection of the Saint George?s Monastery, Ubisi

The Synaxis of the Virgin, End of 14th cen Artist: Russian icon
The Synaxis of the Virgin, End of 14th cen.. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Palm Sunday Procession in Moscow on April 8, 1498. Zoe Palaiologina with daughters (left under), Ivan III, Elena of Wallachia, D, 1498. Found in the collection of the State History Museum, Moscow

The Nativity of Christ, Second Half of the 17th cen Artist: Russian icon
The Nativity of Christ, Second Half of the 17th cen.. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

The Nativity of Christ, End of 17th cen Artist: Russian icon
The Nativity of Christ, End of 17th cen.. From a private collection

The Entry of Christ into Jerusalem, 1497. Artist: Russian icon
The Entry of Christ into Jerusalem, 1497. Found in the collection of the State Open-air Museum Kirillo-Belozersky Monastery

Nativity (Detail of a shroud), 15th century. Artist: Russian master
Nativity (Detail of a shroud), 15th century. Found in the collection of the State Open-air Museum of the Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius, Sergyev Possad

Holy Saturday Evening, End 1860s-Early 1870s. Artist: Perov, Vasili Grigoryevich (1834-1882)
Holy Saturday Evening, End 1860s-Early 1870s. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Easter procession, 1915. Artist: Kustodiev, Boris Michaylovich (1878-1927)
Easter procession, 1915. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Welcome to the Tsarina after the Easter Matins. Artist: Chikin, Alexander Andreyevich (1865-1924)
Welcome to the Tsarina after the Easter Matins. Found in the collection of the Russian State Library, Moscow

The Paschal greeting. Artist: Anonymous
The Paschal greeting. From a private collection

Easter Celebrations at the Court of Peter the Great. Artist: Samokish-Sudkovskaya, Elena Petrovna (1863-1924)
Easter Celebrations at the Court of Peter the Great. Private Collection

The Nativity of Christ, 18th century. Artist: Russian icon
The Nativity of Christ, 18th century. From a private collection

Red Tower in the Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius, 1912. Artist: Kustodiev, Boris Michaylovich (1878-1927)
Red Tower in the Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius, 1912. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Cross Procession at the Pskovo-Pechersky Dormition Monastery. Artist: Kharitonov, Nikolai Vasilyevich (1880-1944)
Cross Procession at the Pskovo-Pechersky Dormition Monastery. From a private collection

Winter, 1909. Artist: Arkhipov, Abram Yefimovich (1862-1930)
Winter, 1909. Found in the collection of the Regional I. Kramskoi Art Museum, Voronezh

The Presentation of the Virgin Mary, 16th century. Artist: Russian icon
The Presentation of the Virgin Mary, 16th century. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

The Presentation of the Virgin Mary, 1497. Artist: Russian icon
The Presentation of the Virgin Mary, 1497. Found in the collection of the State Open-air Museum Kirillo-Belozersky Monastery

try of Christ into Jerusalem, 1876. Artist: Siemiradzki, Henryk (1843-1902)
try of Christ into Jerusalem, 1876. Found in the collection of the State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg

Nativity, ca 1515. Artist: Leonbruno, Lorenzo (1480-1537)
Nativity, ca 1515. Found in the collection of the National Museum of Western Art, Tokyo

The Great Blessing of Waters at Moscow, 1677. Artist: Luyken, Jan (Johannes) (1649-1712)
The Great Blessing of Waters at Moscow, 1677. Found in the collection of the Rijksmuseum van Oudheden, Leiden

Nativity (Book of Hours), 1450-1499. Artist: Fouquet, Jean (workshop)
Nativity (Book of Hours), 1450-1499. Found in the collection of the The Morgan Library & Museum, New York

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"Moveable Feast: A Celebration of Easter Traditions Through Art" Immerse yourself in the vibrant tapestry of Easter traditions as we journey through time and across cultures. From the captivating processions to the joyous feasts, these artworks capture the essence of a "moveable feast" that transcends boundaries. Step into the enchanting world of Russian Easter with Brailovsky's mesmerizing depiction of an Easter procession. The vivid colors and intricate details transport us to 1924, where we can almost hear the jubilant chants and feel the energy pulsating through every brushstroke. Roerich's masterpiece from 1914 unveils a Village Fete during Easter, showcasing a community united in celebration. The artist skillfully captures both merriment and reverence, reminding us that this moveable feast is not just about indulging in delicacies but also cherishing our shared heritage. Travel back even further to witness The Great Blessing of Waters on the Neva river in the 1850s. This awe-inspiring scene portrays faith merging with nature as worshippers gather by waterways for blessings, symbolizing purification and renewal during this sacred time. Easter Night beckons us with its mystical aura, inviting contemplation amidst darkness turning into light. As dawn breaks on Easter day, hope fills our hearts anew while artists like Dubovskoy immortalize this spiritual awakening through their masterful strokes. The Podnovinskoye Suburb in Moscow takes center stage during Holy Week in centuries past. These historical glimpses offer insights into how communities prepared for this momentous occasion – streets adorned with decorations, faithful souls immersed in prayerful reflection. In 1917, a Procession of the Cross honors Peter the Great's birth amid fervent celebrations. This grand spectacle reminds us that they are not limited to religious observances alone; they encompass cultural milestones that shape societies throughout history.