Paintings by Andrei Rublev. The art of icon painting

Andrei Rublev (1370-1428 gg.) - the most famous and revered icon painter of the Russian land. Canonized by the Orthodox Church in the face of the Reverend.

Monasticism

The painter took tonsure in the Andronik monastery monastery under the name Andrei. Rublev's work proceeded from the ancient traditions of the principality of Moscow, and he acquired artistic experience, following the Slavic religious canons.

Paintings by Andrei Rublev can not be called painting in the usual sense, his work from the outset reflected a sacral theme. The first works of the artist, which he wrote, were intended for the "Gospel Khitrovo." These were miniatures that coincide in meaning with the content of the book.

The first masterpieces

In 1405, Rublev participated in the painting of the Annunciation Cathedral of the Moscow Kremlin, together with Theophanes the Greek, an experienced icon painter, who at that time already had such masterpieces as "Our Lady of Don" and "Old Testament Trinity". Monk Andrei Rublev was admitted to such a responsible work, and even with such a famous artist as Theophanes the Greek, thanks to his pronounced talent. In the first months of the work of icon painters, the higher clergy of Moscow was convinced of the right choice - Andrei Rublev's paintings fully corresponded to the high church standards of that time. After completing the work on the frescoes of the Annunciation Cathedral, Rublev became a recognized master of Russian icon painting.

The second time Andrei Rublev's paintings are mentioned in the chronicle of 1408, these were murals in the Assumption Cathedral in Vladimir. This time the artist worked together with the famous icon painter Daniil Cherniy. By that time Rublev had already formed his own style, truly Russian. The next joint work of the icon-painter with Daniil Cherniy became the Cathedral of the Trinity-Sergius Lavra in Sergiev Posad.

"The Holy Trinity"

At the very beginning of the 15th century Andrei Rublev created one of the main works of his life - the icon "Holy Trinity", which is currently in the Tretyakov Gallery in Moscow. A traditional plot from the Bible, the artist gave a special meaning, gave the image a barely noticeable plot content. In the center the icon-painter arranged the cup, and around - three angels, sitting detached. Holy spirits, servants of God are dressed in different ways. The angel in the middle is dressed in a red tunic with a sewn yellow clav and is covered with blue gimaty, behind him is a sprawling tree, a symbol of belonging to the Supreme Creator. The holy spirit on the right, in the cloaks of smoke-green tones, is in its hypostasis, behind it rises a rock. The angel on the left, in a light purple cloak, is placed in the background of the house, he is the creator, the head of housekeeping. In a glance addressed to the other two angels, the fatherly superiority is read. The Holy Spirit in the middle and the angel sitting on the right bowed to him.

Unrivaled masterpiece of the world level, which was created by the Russian icon painter Andrei Rublev, - "Trinity". The description of the picture, its history, information about where it was for six hundred years - all this is reflected in special publications dedicated to the great artist. The most reliable information can be found in the Tretyakov Gallery, which is located at: Moscow, Lavrushinsky Lane, 10.

List of works

Known Andrei Rublyov's paintings are about thirty icons written by the artist at different times that are in the Annunciation Cathedral of the Moscow Kremlin, the Assumption Cathedral in Vladimir, the Russian Museum of Petersburg, the Tretyakov Gallery. At one time, icon images were found, corresponding to the manner of the letter of the famous icon painter, however, it was not possible to determine the complete identity.

Let's list Andrei Rublev's paintings with names and location:

• "Transfiguration of the Lord" (81x61 cm). Festive rite in the iconostasis of the Annunciation Cathedral.
• "Annunciation" (81x61 cm). Festive rite in the iconostasis of the Kremlin Annunciation Cathedral.
• "Savior Almighty" (158x106 cm). Tretyakov Gallery.
• "The Trinity of the Old Testament" (142х114 cm). Tretyakov Gallery.
• "The Presentation of the Lord" (81x61 cm). The Annunciation Cathedral, a festive order.
• "The Archangel Gabriel" (189х89 cm). Trinity Cathedral of Zagorsky Monastery.
• "Dmitry Solunsky" (189x80 cm). Trinity Cathedral of Sergiev Posad Lavra.
• "Christmas" (81x62 cm). Cathedral of the Annunciation of the Moscow Kremlin.
• "The Savior in the Force" (18x16 cm). Tretyakov Gallery.
• "Entrance to Jerusalem" (80x62 cm). Festive rite in the iconostasis of the Annunciation Cathedral.
• "Ascension of the Lord" (125x92 cm). Tretyakov Gallery.
• "St. John the Baptist" (315х105 cm). Tretyakov Gallery.
• "St. Gregory the Theotokos" (314х106 cm). Cathedral of the Assumption in Vladimir.
• "Descent into Hell" (124õ94 cm). Tretyakov Gallery.

Paintings by Andrei Rublev in the Russian Museum

In St. Petersburg there are the following icons:

• "The Archangel Gabriel" (317 x 128 cm);
• "The Apostle Andrew the First-Called" (313х105 cm);
• "Annunciation" (125õ94 cm);
• "John Chrysostom the Prelate" (313х105 cm);
• "Archangel Michael" (314x128 cm).