Updated oktoober 2026 · ranked by our popularity score (searches, visits and orders for each work) · 234 works by Viktor Vasnetsov in our catalogue
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The most widely known painting by Viktor Vasnetsov is Bogatyrs (1881), in the collection of the Tretyakovi kunstgalerii, Moskva. The next entries are A Knight At the Crossroads (1878) and Christ Almighty (1896). The catalogue documents 234 works by Viktor Vasnetsov; the 100 entries below are the best known, listed in rank order with date, holding museum and description.
The monumental canvas titled Bogatyrs (Heroes) emerges from the brush of Viktor Vasnetsov, a work that took shape through a long period of creation from 1881 until 1898. Within this vast scene, three noble warriors of Kievan Rus ride through the landscape, their presence commanding the space around them. They exist in a moment of quiet strength, appearing as guardians of a storied past. The air seems to hold its…
A Knight At the Crossroads is a painting by Viktor Vasnetsov. Created in 1878, the work captures a solitary figure at a point of decision. The knight sits upon a white horse, frozen in a moment of quiet contemplation amidst the vastness of the landscape. It is a scene of stillness and heavy choice.
In the painting Christ Almighty by Viktor Vasnetsov, the central figure of Jesus is positioned amidst a celestial landscape. He stands upon a foundation of clouds, holding a book in his hand. His gaze is directed upward toward the sky, a posture that suggests a state of contemplation or wonder. The composition places him within a setting defined by celestial elements, including clouds and stars, which surround the figure to…
Within the sacred walls of St. Vladimir's Cathedral in Kiev, Ukraine, the fresco Judgement Day unfolds in a grand display of spiritual narrative. This religious painting, created by the artist Viktor Vasnetsov, captures a moment of profound divine reckoning. The work emerges from a long period of creation, spanning from 1885 to 1896, as the artist poured his vision into the very architecture of the cathedral. One can feel the…
We are looking at Sirin and Alkonost The Birds of Joy and Sorrow, a significant work by the Russian artist Viktor Vasnetsov. Painted in 1896, this piece captures a specific moment in the artist's exploration of folklore and myth. It is an oil on canvas, rendered with a scale that commands the space it occupies.
In this work, titled Boyan, we encounter a significant piece by the Russian artist Viktor Vasnetsov. Created in 1910, the painting belongs to the Romanticism style, a movement that often sought to find meaning within the depths of myth and history. Vasnetsov, a figure central to the Russian Revivalist movement, brings a specific sense of national identity to this composition through his unique approach to historical and mythological subjects.
The Last Judgement is a significant work by the Russian artist Viktor Vasnetsov. Painted in 1904, this piece reflects a profound engagement with religious narrative and spiritual themes. It was commissioned by Yu. S. Nechayev-Maltsev, a patron who sought to bring this complex theological vision to life through the medium of oil on canvas.
The air feels heavy, thick with the scent of earth and the weight of an eternal transition. At the center of this swirling darkness, a figure moves with a quiet, divine purpose. He is a man with long hair and a beard, his presence marked by a soft halo that cuts through the gloom. He wears a simple robe, and in his hand, he carries a book or a scroll,…
In the heart of a bustling Parisian suburb, amidst the flickering glow of gaslight and the scent of sawdust, Victor Vasnetsov captures a moment of breathless intensity in his masterpiece, Acrobats (Festival in a Paris Suburb). This 1877 oil painting is not merely a depiction of a circus; it is a visceral immersion into a world of movement, drama, and human emotion. The composition pulls the viewer directly into the…
Shroud of Christ1901
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Ivan Zarevitsh1880 · Finnish National Gallery
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At a Bookseller shop1876
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Seraphim1896
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Angel with a lamp1896
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Oleg meets wizard1899
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Flying carpet1926
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Pharmacist1871
19
Brousov Calendar1871
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Grave digger1871
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Russian proverbs and sayings1867
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Portrait of M.V. Vasnetsov1870
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Porters1870
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Russian proverbs and sayings1867
25
Reaper1867
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Portrait of Appolinary Vasnetsov1872
27
The farmer at the table1877
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The head of the peasant1878
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Portrait of V. Vasnetsov the Artist's Wife1878
30
News from the Front1878
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Fallen Knight1879
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In a suit buffoon1882
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Portrait of Tatjana A. Mamontowa1884
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Virgin and Child
35
Snegurochka and Lel1886
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Mounted knights1896
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Nestor the Chronicler1893
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Ivan Tsarevich and the Swan1901
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M.I. Ryazantseva1901
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The Lake1902
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Portrait of Mikhail Nesterov1926
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The Unsmiling Tsarevna1926
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The Snow Maiden
44
A Knight at the Crossroads1878
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Sketches of ornaments painted Vladimir Cathedral1893
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Lull1881
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Alionushka
48
Dressed as a Buffoon
49
Russian Bishops1896
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Away1871
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Girl with a bast basket1870
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Merchant family in the theater1869
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Portrait of the Artist Arkhip Kuinji1869
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Playmates1878
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From Dominik1874
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Vyatka River1878
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Portrait of the Artist AM Vasnetsov1878
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Acrobats (On a holiday near Paris)1877
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Beggars singer (Pilgrims)1873
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The farmer with a sixth (study)1877
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Self portrait1873
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News of the capture of Kars1878
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Spring1882
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Mizgir1885
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For water1880
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Landscape under Abramtzevo1881
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Ochtir1879
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Alyonushka1880
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Kupava1885
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Prologue1885
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Underwater tower1884
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Portrait of Natalia Anatolevna Mammoth1883
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Portrait of sculptor Mark Matveevitch Antokolsky1884
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Alenushka1881
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Bayan (sketch)1880
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Wise King Berendey1885
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Maiden1885
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Timber and Berendeys guys1885
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Oak Grove at Abramtsevo1883
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Edge of the spruce forest1881
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Three princess of the Underworld1884 · Kiev National Picture Gallery
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Jesters1885
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Vesna Krasna1885
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Nina Slobodka Berendeevka1885
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Portrait of V. Mamontova1884
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Portrait of the artist Nikolai Kuznetsov1884
87
Solitary and Bobylikha1885
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St. Sergiy Radonezhskiy1882
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Alyonushka(study)1881
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Sedge1880
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Ded Moroz1885
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Berendeyki1885
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The Vorya River1880
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A Game of Preference1879
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Pond in Ochtir1880
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Pond in Akhtyrka1880
97
Three Tsarevnas of the Underground Kingdom1879
98
Portrait of Boris Vasnetsov, son of the artist1889
99
Baptism of Prince Vladimir1890
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Princess Olga1893
The four subjects most frequently represented among these works, each with its best-known example.
The 4 museums that hold the most of the paintings on this page.
| Museum | City | Works by Viktor Vasnetsov | Paintings from this list |
|---|---|---|---|
 Tretyakovi kunstgalerii |
Moskva | 8 | Bogatyrs |
 Venemaa Riiklik Muuseum |
Peterburi | 2 | A Knight At the Crossroads |
 Kiev National Picture Gallery |
Kyiv | 2 | Three princess of the Underworld |
 Finnish National Gallery |
Tallinn | 1 | Ivan Zarevitsh |
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A Knight At the Crossroads is a painting by Viktor Vasnetsov. Created in 1878, the work captures a solitary figure at a point of decision. The knight sits upon a white horse, frozen in a moment of quiet contemplation amidst the vastness of the landscape. It is a scene of stillness and heavy choice.
The monumental canvas titled Bogatyrs (Heroes) emerges from the brush of Viktor Vasnetsov, a work that took shape through a long period of creation from 1881 until 1898. Within this vast scene, three noble warriors of Kievan Rus ride through the landscape, their presence commanding the space around them. They exist in a moment of quiet strength, appearing as guardians of a storied past. The air seems to hold its…
In the painting Christ Almighty by Viktor Vasnetsov, the central figure of Jesus is positioned amidst a celestial landscape. He stands upon a foundation of clouds, holding a book in his hand. His gaze is directed upward toward the sky, a posture that suggests a state of contemplation or wonder. The composition places him within a setting defined by celestial elements, including clouds and stars, which surround the figure to…
The Last Judgement is a significant work by the Russian artist Viktor Vasnetsov. Painted in 1904, this piece reflects a profound engagement with religious narrative and spiritual themes. It was commissioned by Yu. S. Nechayev-Maltsev, a patron who sought to bring this complex theological vision to life through the medium of oil on canvas.
In this work, titled Boyan, we encounter a significant piece by the Russian artist Viktor Vasnetsov. Created in 1910, the painting belongs to the Romanticism style, a movement that often sought to find meaning within the depths of myth and history. Vasnetsov, a figure central to the Russian Revivalist movement, brings a specific sense of national identity to this composition through his unique approach to historical and mythological subjects.
Bogatyrs (1881), Tretyakovi kunstgalerii, Moskva. The following entries are A Knight At the Crossroads (1878) and Christ Almighty (1896).
33 years: Viktor Vasnetsov was born in 1848 and Bogatyrs is dated 1881.
Bogatyrs, A Knight At the Crossroads, Christ Almighty, Judgement Day, Sirin and Alkonost The Birds of Joy and Sorrow, Boyan, The Last Judgement, Descent into Hell, God of hosts and Acrobats (Festival in a Paris Suburb). The list above records the date and holding museum of each.
The catalogue records 234 works by Viktor Vasnetsov, dated between 1867 and 1926.
Principally in Tretyakovi kunstgalerii (Moskva), Venemaa Riiklik Muuseum (Peterburi) and Kiev National Picture Gallery (Kyiv). The museum table above gives the full distribution.
In 1880s: 39 of the 100 works listed on this page are dated to that period, including Bogatyrs.
The earliest dated work listed here is Russian proverbs and sayings (1867); the latest is Flying carpet (1926).
Men (19), Women (16) and Portraits (14), out of the 100 works listed on this page.
Oil On Canvas, in 6 of the 100 works listed on this page.
Realism, as documented by the works on this page.
Yes. Each work listed on this page can be ordered from its own entry as a hand-painted oil reproduction or a fine art print, in a size of your choice.
Viktor Mihhailovitš Vasnetsov, sündinud 12. mail 1848. aastal Vjatka külas (tänapäeval Kirov), Venemaal, oli kunstnik, kelle looming on tihedalt seotud vene rahvakultuuriga ning müstiliste lugudega. Tema teosed on nagu aknad vanaaja maailma, täis hingekosutavaid muinasjutte ja ajaloolisi legende. Vasnetsovi perekond oli kunstile lähedane – isa oli preester ja amatöörkunstnik, kes äratas pojas varakult huvi visuaalse kunsti vastu. Kuigi algselt õppis ta Vjatka Seminaris teoloogiat, otsustas ta lõpuks pühenduda maalimisest ning oma sisemise kutsumuse järgida.
Vasnetsov alustas 1867. aastal õpinguid Keiserlikus Kunstiakadeemias Peterburis, kus kohtus ja sõbrunes teiste silmapaistvate vene kunstnikega. Tema varased tööd kajastasid realistlike suundumusi, olles mõjutatud Peredvizhniki (Rändurid) liikumisest ning keskendudes talupoegliku elu stseenidele. Küll aga toimus pöördepunkt tema loomingus siis, kui ta lummus vene rahvaluulest, mütoloogiast ja ajaloolistest eepostest – *bylinadest*. Ta ammutas inspiratsiooni kunstnikelt nagu Isaak Levitan ja Ivan Aivazovski, kuid lõi ainulaadse stiili, mis ühendas realismis fantastilisi elemente. Reisid Lääne-Euroopasse avardasid tema silmaringi ning tutvustasid erinevaid kunstisuundumusi, sealhulgas sümbolismi, mis mõjutas veelgi tema esteetilist nägemust.
Vasnetsovi kuulsaimad maalid kujutavad stseene vene muinaslugudest, rahvaluulest ning ajaloolistest sündmustest. Silmapaistvad tööd on näiteks “Rüütel ristteel”, “Bogatyrid” (Kolm sõdalast), “Aljonuška”, “Ivan Tsarevitš hallil hundil ratsutamas” ja tema kujundused Kiievi Pühava Vladimiri katedraalile. Korduvad motiivid on kangelaslus, vaimsus, rahvuslik identiteet ning looduse müstiline jõud. Ta kujutas sageli *bogatyreid* (eepilisi kangelasi) kui vene tugevuse ja vastupidavuse sümboleid.
Vasnetsov mängis olulist rolli vene revivalismi liikumises, mis püüdles avastada ning tähistada vene kultuuripärandit. Tema töö aitas kujundada rahvuslikku kunstilist identiteeti ning andis panuse uuenenud huvi vastu vene rahvaluule ja ajaloo suhtes. Ta sillutas teed akadeemilise realismi ja sümbolismi vahel, luues eripärase stiili, mis mõjutas järgnevaid põlvkondi kunstnikke. Vasnetsovi kujundused arhitektuuriprojektide jaoks, näiteks Tretjakovi galerii fassaad, demonstreerivad tema mitmekülgsust ning mõju maalimisest kaugemale.
Vasnetsov jätkas kunsti loomist kogu oma elu jooksul, katsetades erinevate meediumitega ning stiilidega. Ta jäi silmapaistvaks figuuriks vene kunstimaailmas kuni oma surmani 23. juulil 1926. aastal Moskvas. Tema pärand kestab tema ikoonlike maalidena ning olulise panusena vene kunstipärandi rikastamisse. Tema teosed on nagu peegel, mis kajastab vene hinge ja fantaasiat.
