Russian Icons

The Theotokos of Vladimir
XII century (?), Byzantium
The Church of St. Nicholas in Tolmachy
Moscow, Russia

The Theotokos of Vladimir Before entering the world of Russian iconography, we need to consider one icon that stands as a symbolic link between the Byzantine and Russian cultures. This icon is the Theotokos of Vladimir, perhaps the most venerated icon in Russia. The Greek word "Theotokos" can be translated into English as "Mother of God" or "God-bearer. " This title of the Mother of Jesus was adopted by the Christian Church at the Third Ecumenical Council of Ephesus in 431.

The Savior. Image not made by hands.
circa 1360, Moscow
The Andrey Rublev Museum of Old Russian Art
Moscow, Russia

St. Nicolas with Selected Saints
End XII-early XIII, Novgorod
The State Tretyakov Gallery
Moscow, Russia

John the Baptist
circa 1390, Kolomna
The State Tretyakov Gallery
Moscow, Russia

Dionisius (?) The Crucifixion
circa 1500, Moscow
The State Tretyakov Gallery
Moscow, Russia

Foot Washing/Last Supper
1497, Moscow
The State Russian Museum
St. Petersburg, Russia

Transfiguration
circa 1400, Moscow
The State Russian Museum
St. Petersburg, Russia