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Nikolaos Of Bari Collection

"Nikolaos of Bari: A Saint's Journey Through Art" Throughout history, the iconic figure has been immortalized in various artistic masterpieces

Background imageNikolaos Of Bari Collection: Saint Nicholas of Lipna, 1294. Artist: Alexa Petrov

Saint Nicholas of Lipna, 1294. Artist: Alexa Petrov
Saint Nicholas of Lipna, 1294. Petrov, Alexa (Late 13th century). Russian icon painting. Found in the collection of the State Open-air Museum of History and Architecture Novgorodian Kremlin, Novgorod

Background imageNikolaos Of Bari Collection: Saint Nicholas, 1563. Creator: Jacques de Poindre

Saint Nicholas, 1563. Creator: Jacques de Poindre
Saint Nicholas, 1563

Background imageNikolaos Of Bari Collection: Deesis with St. Nicholas and an unknown saint, unknown date. Creator: Unknown

Deesis with St. Nicholas and an unknown saint, unknown date. Creator: Unknown
Deesis with St. Nicholas and an unknown saint, unknown date

Background imageNikolaos Of Bari Collection: Saint Nicolas, between 1500 and 1600. Creator: Cretan School

Saint Nicolas, between 1500 and 1600. Creator: Cretan School
Saint Nicolas, between 1500 and 1600

Background imageNikolaos Of Bari Collection: Madonna and Child with a Saint, between 700 and 900. Creator: Coptic School

Madonna and Child with a Saint, between 700 and 900. Creator: Coptic School
Madonna and Child with a Saint, between 700 and 900

Background imageNikolaos Of Bari Collection: Saint Nicholas and Saint Blaise, between 1500 and 1600. Creator: Novgorod school

Saint Nicholas and Saint Blaise, between 1500 and 1600. Creator: Novgorod school
Saint Nicholas and Saint Blaise, between 1500 and 1600

Background imageNikolaos Of Bari Collection: Saint Nicolas, between 1500 and 1600. Creator: Moscow School

Saint Nicolas, between 1500 and 1600. Creator: Moscow School
Saint Nicolas, between 1500 and 1600

Background imageNikolaos Of Bari Collection: The 'Ansidei Madona', after Raphael, 1891. Creator: Unknown. The 'Ansidei Madona', after Raphael

The "Ansidei Madona", after Raphael, 1891. Creator: Unknown. The "Ansidei Madona", after Raphael
The "Ansidei Madona", after Raphael, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

Background imageNikolaos Of Bari Collection: Portable triptych of Saint Nicholas. Creator: Unknown

Portable triptych of Saint Nicholas. Creator: Unknown
Portable triptych of Saint Nicholas

Background imageNikolaos Of Bari Collection: Portable triptych of Saint Nicholas. Creator: Unknown

Portable triptych of Saint Nicholas. Creator: Unknown
Portable triptych of Saint Nicholas

Background imageNikolaos Of Bari Collection: Three Lucchese saints Sts Nicholas Tolentino, Nicholas of Bari and Roch interceding w

Three Lucchese saints Sts Nicholas Tolentino, Nicholas of Bari and Roch interceding w... 1650-1700. Creator: Anon
Three Lucchese saints Sts Nicholas Tolentino, Nicholas of Bari and Roch interceding with the Virgin on behalf of the victims of the plague, 1650-1700

Background imageNikolaos Of Bari Collection: Three Lucchese saints Sts Nicholas Tolentino, Nicholas of Bari interceding with the V

Three Lucchese saints Sts Nicholas Tolentino, Nicholas of Bari interceding with the V... 1650-1700. Creator: Anon
Three Lucchese saints Sts Nicholas Tolentino, Nicholas of Bari interceding with the Virgin for the victims of the plague, 1650-1700

Background imageNikolaos Of Bari Collection: Village of Semiluzhsk, Where There Is Found a Miracle-Working Ikon of St Nikolai the... 1880-1897

Village of Semiluzhsk, Where There Is Found a Miracle-Working Ikon of St Nikolai the... 1880-1897
Village of Semiluzhsk, Where There Is Found a Miracle-Working Ikon of St Nikolai the Miracle-Worker, 1880-1897. From a collection of paintings, lithographs, sketches, studies, and drawings

Background imageNikolaos Of Bari Collection: Reproduction of an Exact Copy of the Icon 'St. Nicholas the Wonderworker', 1885

Reproduction of an Exact Copy of the Icon "St. Nicholas the Wonderworker", 1885. From a collection of paintings, lithographs, sketches, studies, and drawings

Background imageNikolaos Of Bari Collection: Saint Nicholas of Myra flanked by praying figures, ca. 1460-1470. ca. 1460-1470. Creator: Anon

Saint Nicholas of Myra flanked by praying figures, ca. 1460-1470. ca. 1460-1470. Creator: Anon
Saint Nicholas of Myra flanked by praying figures, ca. 1460-1470

Background imageNikolaos Of Bari Collection: St. Nicholas of Myra (Schr. 1633c), 15th century. 15th century. Creator: Anon

St. Nicholas of Myra (Schr. 1633c), 15th century. 15th century. Creator: Anon
St. Nicholas of Myra (Schr. 1633c), 15th century

Background imageNikolaos Of Bari Collection: Saint Barbara in Glory with Saints Nicholas and Jerome, second half 16th century

Saint Barbara in Glory with Saints Nicholas and Jerome, second half 16th century

Background imageNikolaos Of Bari Collection: Saint Nicolas of Myra, 1470s. Creator: Unknown

Saint Nicolas of Myra, 1470s. Creator: Unknown
Saint Nicolas of Myra, 1470s

Background imageNikolaos Of Bari Collection: St. Nicholas; St. Dionisia and Son; St. Agatha; Conception of the Virgin

St. Nicholas; St. Dionisia and Son; St. Agatha; Conception of the Virgin

Background imageNikolaos Of Bari Collection: Pelerinage a Saint Nicolas. n. d. Creator: Unknown

Pelerinage a Saint Nicolas. n. d. Creator: Unknown
Pelerinage a Saint Nicolas.n.d

Background imageNikolaos Of Bari Collection: St. Nicolas Praying for a Dying Man. Creator: Claude Mellan

St. Nicolas Praying for a Dying Man. Creator: Claude Mellan
St. Nicolas Praying for a Dying Man

Background imageNikolaos Of Bari Collection: St. Nicholas of Bari, 16th century. Creator: Master with the Name of Jesus

St. Nicholas of Bari, 16th century. Creator: Master with the Name of Jesus
St. Nicholas of Bari, 16th century

Background imageNikolaos Of Bari Collection: Saint Nicholas of Bari and the Three Poor Girls, 1587. Creator: Cristofano Cartaro

Saint Nicholas of Bari and the Three Poor Girls, 1587. Creator: Cristofano Cartaro
Saint Nicholas of Bari and the Three Poor Girls, 1587. Formerly attributed to Cornelis Cort

Background imageNikolaos Of Bari Collection: The Visitation with Saints Nicholas and Anthony Abbot, c1489-1490. Artist: Piero di Cosimo

The Visitation with Saints Nicholas and Anthony Abbot, c1489-1490. Artist: Piero di Cosimo
The Visitation with Saints Nicholas and Anthony Abbot, c1489-1490. The painting is part of the Kress Collection, National Gallery of Art, Washington DC

Background imageNikolaos Of Bari Collection: St Nicholas window in the Jerusalem Chamber of Westminster Abbey: Nicholas and the false pilgrim

St Nicholas window in the Jerusalem Chamber of Westminster Abbey: Nicholas and the false pilgrim, c1660. From The Connoisseur Volume LXXVII. [The Connoisseur Ltd, London, 1927]

Background imageNikolaos Of Bari Collection: Santa Claus - England, 1895. Artist: William Dewar

Santa Claus - England, 1895. Artist: William Dewar
Santa Claus - England, 1895. Illustration from a supplement to in Town magazine, (November 1895)

Background imageNikolaos Of Bari Collection: Saints Nicholas, Ulrich and Erasmus, 1508 (1906). Artist: Albrecht Durer

Saints Nicholas, Ulrich and Erasmus, 1508 (1906). Artist: Albrecht Durer
Saints Nicholas, Ulrich and Erasmus, 1508 (1906). From Durer Des Meisters Gemalde Kupferstiche und Holzschnitte in 471 Abbildungen [Stuttgart und Leipzig, Deutsch Verlags-Ansalt, 1906]

Background imageNikolaos Of Bari Collection: St. Nicholas, (fragment), 18th century

St. Nicholas, (fragment), 18th century

Background imageNikolaos Of Bari Collection: St Nicholas, 19th century

St Nicholas, 19th century. The model for Santa Claus due to his reputation for secret gift-giving, St Nicholas (300-399) was Bishop of Myra in Asia Minor

Background imageNikolaos Of Bari Collection: Icon of St Nicholas, Russian

Icon of St Nicholas, Russian. The central portrait is surrounded by 18 scenes from his life. The model for Santa Claus due to his reputation for secret gift-giving



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"Nikolaos of Bari: A Saint's Journey Through Art" Throughout history, the iconic figure has been immortalized in various artistic masterpieces. From the serene depictions by Alexa Petrov and Anon to the vibrant portrayals in the 15th and 16th centuries, this saint's legacy continues to captivate audiences. In one painting from 1294 by Alexa Petrov, titled "Saint Nicholas of Lipna, " we catch a glimpse of his early veneration. The artist skillfully captures Nikolaos' aura of holiness, setting the stage for future representations. Fast forward to ca. 1460-1470 when Anon presents us with an exquisite piece called "Saint Nicholas of Myra flanked by praying figures. " Here, Nikolaos stands tall amidst fervent prayers, showcasing his role as a powerful intercessor. The anonymous creator strikes again in another artwork from the 15th century entitled "St. Nicholas; St. Dionisia and Son; St. Agatha; Conception of the Virgin. " This composition highlights not only Nikolaos but also other revered saints who share his devotion to humanity. Moving into the second half of the 16th century, we encounter a magnificent piece called "Saint Barbara in Glory with Saints Nicholas and Jerome. " This work showcases Nikolaos alongside fellow saints as they bask in divine glory—a testament to their unwavering faith. Unknown artists continue to pay homage through their craft with pieces like "Saint Nicolas of Myra" from the 1470s or "Pelerinage a Saint Nicolas" whose creator remains shrouded in mystery. These artworks serve as reminders that Nikolaos' influence spans across time and cultures. Claude Mellan's masterpiece named "St. Nicolas Praying for a Dying Man" portrays our beloved saint engaged in compassionate prayer—an embodiment of his selfless nature that touched countless lives.