Prince Of Novgorod Collection

Vladimir Sviatoslavich, known as the Beautiful Sun (or Vladimir I said the Great or Saint Vladimir) (958-1015)
NWI4945526 Vladimir Sviatoslavich, known as the Beautiful Sun (or Vladimir I said the Great or Saint Vladimir) (958-1015) introduced Christiannism in Russia Vladimir I introducing Christianity into

The Prince of Novgorod Oleg, known as the Wise (regne 879-612) nailed his shield to the gate of Constantinople (Turkey)
NWI4945664 The Prince of Novgorod Oleg, known as the Wise (regne 879-612) nailed his shield to the gate of Constantinople (Turkey)

Oleg of Novgorods campaign against Constantinople, 1832. Private Collection

The Death of Grand Duke Oleg, 1832. Private Collection

Illustration for Canto of Oleg the Wise, 1899. Artist: Vasnetsov, Viktor Mikhaylovich (1848-1926)
Illustration for Canto of Oleg the Wise, 1899. Private Collection

Grand Duke Oleg with the Prince Igor. 882 (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

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

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

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

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

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

Mikula Selyaninovich, 1917. Artist: Vasnetsov, Viktor Mikhaylovich (1848-1926)
Mikula Selyaninovich, 1917. Found in the collection of the Regional Art Museum, Khanty-Mansiysk

The Death of Grand Duke Oleg, before 1839. Artist: Bruni, Fyodor Antonovich (1800-1875)
The Death of Grand Duke Oleg, before 1839. Found in the collection of the Russian National Library, St. Petersburg

Oleg of Novgorods campaign against Constantinople, before 1839. Artist: Bruni, Fyodor Antonovich (1800-1875)
Oleg of Novgorods campaign against Constantinople, before 1839. Found in the collection of the Russian National Library, St. Petersburg

Oleg of Novgorods campaign against Constantinople (from the Radziwill Chronicle), 15th century. Artist: Anonymous
Oleg of Novgorods campaign against Constantinople (from the Radziwill Chronicle), 15th century. Found in the collection of the Library of the Russian Academy of Sciences, St. Petersburg

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"The Prince of Novgorod: A Legendary Tale of Power and Tragedy" In 1832, Oleg of Novgorod embarked on a daring campaign against Constantinople, leaving an indelible mark on history. The Death of Grand Duke Oleg that same year shook the realm to its core, forever altering the course of Novgorod's destiny. Illustrations from renowned artists like Viktor Mikhaylovich Vasnetsov and Boris Artemyevich Chorikov bring this epic saga to life. In Vasnetsov's masterpiece, "Illustration for Canto of Oleg the Wise, " created in 1899, we witness the wisdom and strength exuding from Prince Oleg as he leads his people into battle. Another captivating artwork by Chorikov depicts Grand Duke Oleg standing alongside Prince Igor in 882. This portrayal captures their unbreakable bond amidst turbulent times when unity was crucial for survival. Chorikov's brush strokes also immortalize Prince Oleg before the Gates of Constantinople in 906. This painting transports us back to a momentous event where bravery clashed with imperial might. Tragically, it was within these walls that Grand Duke Oleg met his untimely demise in 912. Boris Artemyevich Chorikov once again captures this somber scene with heart-wrenching detail, reminding us of the price paid for ambition and conquest. The legend continues through Ivan Yakovlevich Bilibin's enchanting illustrations. His depiction of Volga Svyatoslavich in "Illustration for Old Russian Legend Volga" (1901-1904) showcases another hero entwined in this rich tapestry of folklore. Bilibin returns with Mikula Selyaninovich (1917), while Vasnetsov presents his own interpretation in "The Death of Grand Duke Oleg" (before 1839).