Vladimir I Collection

Campaign to Chersonesos by Vladimir the Great, 1904. Private 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

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)

Entry of Boleslaw the Brave into Kiev, Late 18th century. Private Collection

Saint Grand Duke Vladimir, 1925. Private Collection

Entry of Boleslaw the Brave into Kiev. Found in the Collection of Muzeum Narodowe, Warsaw

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

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

Sviatopolk the Accursed. 1019 (From Illustrated Karamzin), 1836. Artist: Chorikov, Boris Artemyevich (1802-1866)
Sviatopolk the Accursed. 1019 (From Illustrated Karamzin), 1836. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

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

Coin (Zlatnik) of Grand Duke Vladimir Svyatoslavich (Averse: Portrait of the ruler), 980-1015. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

The Baptism of Prince Vladimir I (from the Radziwill Chronicle), 15th century. Artist: Anonymous
The Baptism of Prince Vladimir I (from the Radziwill Chronicle), 15th century. Found in the collection of the Library of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 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

Boleslaw I Chrobry entering conquered Kiev, c. 1837. Artist: Michalowski, Piotr (1800-1855)
Boleslaw I Chrobry entering conquered Kiev, c. 1837. Found in the collection of the Muzeum Narodowe, Warsaw

Grand Duke Vladimir Svyatoslavich (From the Tsarskiy titulyarnik (Tsars Book of Titles), 1672. Artist: Russian Master
Grand Duke Vladimir Svyatoslavich (From the Tsarskiy titulyarnik (Tsars Book of Titles), 1672. Found in the collection of the Russian National Library, St. Petersburg

Blessed Be the Host of the King of Heaven (Detail: Warriors Range: Ivan IV, Vladimir Monomakh, Vladimir I)
Blessed Be the Host of the King of Heaven (Detail: Warriors Range: Ivan IV, Vladimir Monomakh, Vladimir I, Boris and Gleb), 1550s. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Grand Duke Vladimir receiving the Ambassadors. Artist: Vereshchagin, Vasili Petrovich (1835-1909)
Grand Duke Vladimir receiving the Ambassadors. Found in the collection of the State Art Museum of the Kyrgyz Republic, Bishkek

Prince Vladimir chooses a religion in 988 (A religious dispute in the Russian court), 1822. Found in the collection of the State Art Museum of Republic Latvia, Riga

Saint Vladimir of Kiev, Early 15th cen Artist: Russian icon
Saint Vladimir of Kiev, Early 15th cen.. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Saint Grand Duke Vladimir Svyatoslavich, Early 20th century. Artist: Russian icon
Saint Grand Duke Vladimir Svyatoslavich, Early 20th century. Private Collection

The Wedding of the Grand Duke Vladimir I. Svyatoslavich (Triptych, side panel), 1920s. From a private collection

VLADIMIR I: ENVOYS. Envoys of Vladimir I of Kievan Rus (c956-1015) visiting Emperor Constantine VIII at Constantinople. Illumination from the Skylitzes Codex, 13th-14th centuries

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"Vladimir I: The Great Ruler of Kievan Rus" Step back in time to the year 1904, as we embark on a captivating campaign to Chersonesos led by none other than Vladimir the Great. This historical event marked a significant milestone in his reign and showcased his prowess as a leader. Delve into the numismatic world with an intriguing coin featuring the portrait of Grand Duke Vladimir Svyatoslavich. Minted between 980-1015, this artifact serves as a tangible reminder of his influential rule during that era. Intriguingly, it was through baptism that Prince Vladimir I found spiritual enlightenment. A stunning depiction from the Radziwill Chronicle transports us to witness this momentous occasion in the 15th century, leaving an indelible mark on Russian history. To fully understand Vladimir's legacy, let's explore his lineage. From Rurik and Igor of Kiev to Olga and Sviatoslav, each predecessor played their part in shaping him into the great ruler he became. Their portraits stand proudly alongside those of Ivan IV in Il costume antico. . By Giulio Ferrario (1831). The entry of Boleslaw the Brave into Kiev is another noteworthy event intertwined with Vladimir's story. Late 18th-century artwork immortalizes this encounter between two powerful figures, shedding light on political dynamics at that time. Saint Grand Duke Vladimir holds a special place among religious icons dedicated to him throughout history. Created in 1925, this portrayal captures both his regal stature and revered status within Orthodox Christianity. The baptism of Russia itself has been depicted numerous times by talented artists like Vasily Ivanovich Navozov (1887) and Klavdi Vasilyevich Lebedev (1852-1916). These artworks symbolize not only Prince Vladimir's personal transformation but also mark a turning point for an entire nation embracing Christianity.