Russian Church Collection (#4)

The Prophet Elijah and the Fiery Chariot. Saint Demetrius of Thessaloniki, Mid of 16th century. Artist: Russian icon
The Prophet Elijah and the Fiery Chariot. Saint Demetrius of Thessaloniki, Mid of 16th century. Found in the collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Saint Artemius of Verkola, Second Half of the 17th century. Artist: Russian icon
Saint Artemius of Verkola, Second Half of the 17th century. Private Collection

The Baptism of Russia, 1887. Artist: Navozov, Vasily Ivanovich (1862-1919)
The Baptism of Russia, 1887. Private Collection

The Baptism in Russia, Mid of the 18th century. Artist: Philips, Caspar Jacobsz. (1732-1789)
The Baptism in Russia, Mid of the 18th century. Found in the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Infant Baptism in Russia, 1732. Artist: Picart, Bernard (1673?1733)
Infant Baptism in Russia, 1732. Found in the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Saint Basil The Great. Illustration from the book The Asketikon (O postnichestve), 1594. Private Collection

Portrait of the Archimandrite Photius of Russia (1792?1838), 1820s. Artist: Anonymous
Portrait of the Archimandrite Photius of Russia (1792?1838), 1820s. Found in the collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Title page of a manuscript of The Book of One Hundred Chapters (Stoglav), 1551. Artist: Historical Document
Title page of a manuscript of The Book of One Hundred Chapters (Stoglav), 1551. Found in the collection of State Open-air Museum of the Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius, Sergyev Possad

By the Lake, 1924. Artist: Nesterov, Mikhail Vasilyevich (1862-1942)
By the Lake, 1924. Private Collection

Saint Basils Cathedral. Artist: Brailovsky, Leonid Mikhaylovich (1867-1937)
Saint Basils Cathedral. Private Collection

Saints Chariton the Confessor, Barlaam of Khutyn and Sergius of Radonezh, 15th century. Artist: Russian icon
Saints Chariton the Confessor, Barlaam of Khutyn and Sergius of Radonezh, 15th century. Found in the collection of State Open-air Museum of History and Architecture Novgorodian Kremlin, Novgorod

The Virgin fron the Annunciation, 11th century. Artist: Byzantine Master
The Virgin fron the Annunciation, 11th century. Found in the collection of Saint Sophia Cathedral, Kiev

Saint Prokopius of Ustyug. Artist: Russian icon
Saint Prokopius of Ustyug. Private Collection

Saint Nicetas Vanquishing Satan (Detail), 16th century. Artist: Russian icon
Saint Nicetas Vanquishing Satan (Detail), 16th century. Found in the collection of Museum of Architecture and Art, Uglich

Saint George, 12th century. Artist: Russian icon
Saint George, 12th century. Found in the collection of State United Museum Centre in the Kremlin, Moscow

The Virgin Hodegetria, 12th century. Artist: Russian icon
The Virgin Hodegetria, 12th century. Found in the collection of State United Museum Centre in the Kremlin, Moscow

The Apparition of Our Lady to Saint Sergius of Radonezh, 19th century. Artist: Russian icon
The Apparition of Our Lady to Saint Sergius of Radonezh, 19th century. Private Collection

The baptism of the residents of Kiev in 988. Artist: Lebedev, Klavdi Vasilyevich (1852-1916)
The baptism of the residents of Kiev in 988. Private Collection

Saint Sergius labours (Triptych, Mid part), 1896. Artist: Nesterov, Mikhail Vasilyevich (1862-1942)
Saint Sergius labours (Triptych, Mid part), 1896. Found in the collection of State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Saint Sergius labours (Triptych, Right part), 1896. Artist: Nesterov, Mikhail Vasilyevich (1862-1942)
Saint Sergius labours (Triptych, Right part), 1896. Found in the collection of State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Saint Sergius labours (Triptych, Left part), 1896. Artist: Nesterov, Mikhail Vasilyevich (1862-1942)
Saint Sergius labours (Triptych, Left part), 1896. Found in the collection of State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Saint Empress Alexandra, 1883. Artist: Ovchinnikov, Pavel Akimovich (1830-1888)
Saint Empress Alexandra, 1883. Private Collection

The conversion of the Permians to Christianity by Saint Stephen of Perm, 1389 (From Illustrated Kar Artist: Chorikov)
The conversion of the Permians to Christianity by Saint Stephen of Perm, 1389 (From Illustrated Karamzin), 1836. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

The Baptism of Grand Princess Olga of Kiev. 955 (From Illustrated Karamzin), 1836. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

The Council of Vladimir in 1274 (From Illustrated Karamzin), 1836. Artist: Chorikov, Boris Artemyevich (1802-1866)
The Council of Vladimir in 1274 (From Illustrated Karamzin), 1836. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

The Phelonion, Mid of 17th cen. Artist: Ancient Russian Art
The Phelonion, Mid of 17th cen. Found in the collection of State United Museum Centre in the Kremlin, Moscow

Coin (Srebrennik) of Grand Duke Vladimir Svyatoslavich (Reverse: Symbol of Rurikids), 980-1015. Private Collection

The liturgical set, 1679. Artist: Ancient Russian Art
The liturgical set, 1679. Found in the collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

The Shroud of Saint Sergius of Radonezh, 1671. Artist: Workshop of Anna Ivanovna Stroganova
The Shroud of Saint Sergius of Radonezh, 1671. Found in the collection of State Open-air Museum of the Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius, Sergyev Possad

The Sakkos of Iona III Sysoevich, Metropolitan of Rostov, 1665. Artist: Workshop of Anna Ivanovna Stroganova
The Sakkos of Iona III Sysoevich, Metropolitan of Rostov, 1665. Found in the collection of State Art Museum, Yaroslavl

The Annunciation, Mid of 16th cen. Artist: Russian icon
The Annunciation, Mid of 16th cen. Found in the collection of State United Museum Centre in the Kremlin, Moscow

Saint John the Baptist, c. 1560. Artist: Russian icon
Saint John the Baptist, c. 1560. Found in the collection of State United Museum Centre in the Kremlin, Moscow

Saint John the Baptist, ca 1408. Artist: Rublev, Andrei (1360 / 70-1430)
Saint John the Baptist, ca 1408. Found in the collection of State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

The Bride of Christ. Artist: Nesterov, Mikhail Vasilyevich (1862-1942)
The Bride of Christ. Found in the collection of Primorsk State Art Gallery, Vladivostok

The Mother of God Our Lady of Pochayiv. Artist: Anonymous
The Mother of God Our Lady of Pochayiv. Found in the collection of Ivan Honchar Museum Kiev

Saint John the Baptist. Artist: Russian icon
Saint John the Baptist. Found in the collection of Petit Palais, Musee des Beaux-Arts de la Ville de Paris

The Archangel Gabriel. Artist: Russian icon
The Archangel Gabriel. Found in the collection of Petit Palais, Musee des Beaux-Arts de la Ville de Paris

Saint Michael the Archangel. Artist: Russian icon
Saint Michael the Archangel. Found in the collection of Petit Palais, Musee des Beaux-Arts de la Ville de Paris

The Virgin The Mountain torn out not by Hands. Artist: Russian icon
The Virgin The Mountain torn out not by Hands. Found in the collection of Petit Palais, Musee des Beaux-Arts de la Ville de Paris

The Nativity of Christ. Artist: Greek icon
The Nativity of Christ. Found in the collection of Petit Palais, Musee des Beaux-Arts de la Ville de Paris

The Founding of the Trinity-Sergius Monastery. Artist: Nesterov, Mikhail Vasilyevich (1862-1942)
The Founding of the Trinity-Sergius Monastery. Private Collection

The Death of Patriarch Nikon at the Kotorosl River in Tropino. Artist: Dmitriev-Orenburgsky
The Death of Patriarch Nikon at the Kotorosl River in Tropino. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

Church Fathers. Artist: Byzantine Master
Church Fathers. Found in the collection of Saint Sophia Cathedral, Kiev

The Descent of the Holy Spirit. Artist: Ancient Russian frescos
The Descent of the Holy Spirit. Found in the collection of Saint Sophia Cathedral, Kiev

The Descent into Hell. Artist: Ancient Russian frescos
The Descent into Hell. Found in the collection of Saint Sophia Cathedral, Kiev

Saint Michael the Archangel. Artist: Ancient Russian frescos
Saint Michael the Archangel. Found in the collection of Saint Sophia Cathedral, Kiev

The Apostle Paul (Detail). Artist: Byzantine Master
The Apostle Paul (Detail). Found in the collection of Saint Sophia Cathedral, Kiev

Saint Sophia. Artist: Ancient Russian frescos
Saint Sophia. Found in the collection of Saint Sophia Cathedral, Kiev

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The Russian Church, with its rich history and stunning artwork, stands as a testament to the country's deep spiritual roots. From ancient Byzantine influences to iconic Russian icons, this sacred place is a treasure trove of religious art. One of the earliest masterpieces housed within the Russian Church is "The Virgin Orans, " created by a Byzantine Master in 1037. This mesmerizing piece depicts the Virgin Mary in prayerful posture, radiating divine grace. Moving forward in time, we encounter "The Holy Trinity" icon from the 15th century. Crafted by a talented Russian artist, it portrays the profound concept of three persons in one Godhead - Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Another notable work is "Saint Dimitry of Rostov, " an exquisite Russian icon dating back to the second half of the 18th century. It pays homage to this revered saint who played a significant role in shaping Orthodox Christianity. Delving into historical events depicted through artistry, we find "Campaign to Chersonesos by Vladimir the Great" from 1904. This painting captures an important moment when Prince Vladimir brought Christianity to Russia during his conquests. Stepping outside Russia's borders but still connected through faith, there is an awe-inspiring view of Jerusalem's Dome of the Rock on Temple Mount and Mount of Olives. This glimpse into Israel's holy sites reminds us that spirituality transcends boundaries. Returning inside the church walls brings us face-to-face with saints like Saint John Climacus and Saint Theodore Stratelates portrayed alongside Saint John The Forerunner after 1571. These icons serve as reminders of their virtuous lives and inspire devotion among believers. One cannot miss gazing upon "Saint George and The Dragon, " an ancient fresco from twelfth-century Russia that narrates bravery triumphing over evil forces—a timeless tale etched onto these hallowed walls for all generations to witness.