Collection of 12 rare icon cards Russian Icon, The titles of are written in five languages Russian, English, German, French, and Japanese. B478

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RUSSIAN ICONS – A COLLECTION OF 12 RARE ICON-CARDS

Orthodox icon – a collection of 12 rare icon-cards

The titles of are written in five languages Russian, English, German, French, and Japanese

The Archangel Gabriel (Angle with the Golden Hair)
The Miracle of St George
The Battle of the Novgorodians and the Suzdalians. The Miraculous Sign of the Icon of the Virgin
The Trinity by Andrey Rublev
St John the Theologian in Silence
Sts Boris and Gleb
The Entry into Jerusalem
The Mother of God of Vladimir
Icon Not-Made-by-Hand of Our Lord
The Baptism of Christ
St Nicholas with Selected Saints (on the borders)
Kazan Icon of the Mother of God

The titles of these icons are written in five languages (Russian, English, German, French, and Japanese), which only proves the international value of the Orthodox art of icon painting.

This set of postcards includes some impressive examples of Russian Orthodox icon painting. Some of these icons can only be found in museums and reflect the history of the development of icon painting in the country throughout the centuries. Every period is represented here: the early stage (the 12th century) when the artists were taking lessons from the famed Byzantine masters, the era of flourishing (the 14th and 15th centuries) when independent schools of icon painting in Russia were established, and the late stage (the 16th century) dedicated to discovering theological meanings and finding the unique artistic side.
The multifaceted diversity of Russian icon painting schools is shown in the works. Thus, the Novgorod icons are notable for their brightness, and positive vibes in the colour palette, and at the same time, they convey infinite spiritual power. It’s visible in such works as The Baptism of Christ and Icon Not-Made-by-Hand of Our Lord.
As if opposing this brightness, there are the Pskov icons, which stand out because of their dark colours. Another approach to icon painting is shown by the Moscow School – the visible inner harmony and serenity as in Andrey Rublev’s famous work The Trinity. And although it’s a widely-known motif for many believers, the painting and the talent of the artist turned it into one of the most prominent works of Russian art.
Another change in Russian icon painting was influenced by the appearance of The Mother of God of Vladimir. This image was not made in Russia – its birthplace is Constantinople. Brought to Kyiv at the beginning of the 12th century, it stayed in the Holy Dormition Cathedral until 1480. It was later transferred to Moscow but regardless of its resting place, has always had immersive power over believers. And even more: the striking beauty of the Mother of God and her genuine mournful features ranks this image as one of the most perfect portraits in the world of art.

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