Updated October 2026 · ranked by our popularity score (searches, visits and orders for each work) · 234 works by 维克多·瓦斯涅佐夫 in our catalogue
Summary
The most widely known painting by 维克多·瓦斯涅佐夫 is Bogatyrs (1881), in the collection of the 特列季亚科夫画廊, 莫斯科. The next entries are A Knight At the Crossroads (1878) and Christ Almighty (1896). The catalogue documents 234 works by 维克多·瓦斯涅佐夫; 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
12
Ivan Zarevitsh1880 · 芬兰国家美术馆
13
At a Bookseller shop1876
14
Seraphim1896
15
Angel with a lamp1896
16
Oleg meets wizard1899
17
Flying carpet1926
18
Pharmacist1871
19
Brousov Calendar1871
20
Grave digger1871
21
Russian proverbs and sayings1867
22
Portrait of M.V. Vasnetsov1870
23
Porters1870
24
Russian proverbs and sayings1867
25
Reaper1867
26
Portrait of Appolinary Vasnetsov1872
27
The farmer at the table1877
28
The head of the peasant1878
29
Portrait of V. Vasnetsov the Artist's Wife1878
30
News from the Front1878
31
Fallen Knight1879
32
In a suit buffoon1882
33
Portrait of Tatjana A. Mamontowa1884
34
Virgin and Child
35
Snegurochka and Lel1886
36
Mounted knights1896
37
Nestor the Chronicler1893
38
Ivan Tsarevich and the Swan1901
39
M.I. Ryazantseva1901
40
The Lake1902
41
Portrait of Mikhail Nesterov1926
42
The Unsmiling Tsarevna1926
43
The Snow Maiden
44
A Knight at the Crossroads1878
45
Sketches of ornaments painted Vladimir Cathedral1893
46
Lull1881
47
Alionushka
48
Dressed as a Buffoon
49
Russian Bishops1896
50
Away1871
51
Girl with a bast basket1870
52
Merchant family in the theater1869
53
Portrait of the Artist Arkhip Kuinji1869
54
Playmates1878
55
From Dominik1874
56
Vyatka River1878
57
Portrait of the Artist AM Vasnetsov1878
58
Acrobats (On a holiday near Paris)1877
59
Beggars singer (Pilgrims)1873
60
The farmer with a sixth (study)1877
61
Self portrait1873
62
News of the capture of Kars1878
63
Spring1882
64
Mizgir1885
65
For water1880
66
Landscape under Abramtzevo1881
67
Ochtir1879
68
Alyonushka1880
69
Kupava1885
70
Prologue1885
71
Underwater tower1884
72
Portrait of Natalia Anatolevna Mammoth1883
73
Portrait of sculptor Mark Matveevitch Antokolsky1884
74
Alenushka1881
75
Bayan (sketch)1880
76
Wise King Berendey1885
77
Maiden1885
78
Timber and Berendeys guys1885
79
Oak Grove at Abramtsevo1883
80
Edge of the spruce forest1881
81
Three princess of the Underworld1884 · Kiev National Picture Gallery
82
Jesters1885
83
Vesna Krasna1885
84
Nina Slobodka Berendeevka1885
85
Portrait of V. Mamontova1884
86
Portrait of the artist Nikolai Kuznetsov1884
87
Solitary and Bobylikha1885
88
St. Sergiy Radonezhskiy1882
89
Alyonushka(study)1881
90
Sedge1880
91
Ded Moroz1885
92
Berendeyki1885
93
The Vorya River1880
94
A Game of Preference1879
95
Pond in Ochtir1880
96
Pond in Akhtyrka1880
97
Three Tsarevnas of the Underground Kingdom1879
98
Portrait of Boris Vasnetsov, son of the artist1889
99
Baptism of Prince Vladimir1890
100
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 维克多·瓦斯涅佐夫 | Paintings from this list |
|---|---|---|---|
 特列季亚科夫画廊 |
莫斯科 | 8 | Bogatyrs |
 俄罗斯国家博物馆 (Luó sī guó jiā bówùguǎn) |
圣彼得堡 | 2 | A Knight At the Crossroads |
 Kiev National Picture Gallery |
Kyiv | 2 | Three princess of the Underworld |
 芬兰国家美术馆 |
赫尔辛基 | 1 | Ivan Zarevitsh |
Select a decade to display its principal painting.
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), 特列季亚科夫画廊, 莫斯科. The following entries are A Knight At the Crossroads (1878) and Christ Almighty (1896).
33 years: 维克多·瓦斯涅佐夫 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 维克多·瓦斯涅佐夫, dated between 1867 and 1926.
Principally in 特列季亚科夫画廊 (莫斯科), 俄罗斯国家博物馆 (Luó sī guó jiā bówùguǎn) (圣彼得堡) 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.
1848年5月12日，维克多·米哈伊洛维奇·瓦斯涅佐夫诞生于俄罗斯维亚特卡村（今基洛夫），他的生命轨迹与俄罗斯深厚的宗教底蕴和艺术传统紧密相连。瓦斯涅佐夫的父亲是一位神父兼业余画家，这为年幼的他开启了通往视觉艺术的大门。最初，他曾在维亚特卡神学院学习神学，但最终放弃了这条道路，全身心投入到绘画创作中。
1867年，瓦斯涅佐夫进入圣彼得堡帝国美术学院深造，在那里结识并与许多杰出的俄罗斯艺术家建立了深厚的友谊。早期的作品展现出写实主义的倾向，深受“流浪者”运动的影响，关注于描绘农民生活场景。然而，一个关键的转折点出现在瓦斯涅佐夫被俄罗斯民间传说、神话和史诗——《布雷尼》深深吸引之后。
他从伊萨克·列维坦和伊凡·艾瓦佐夫斯基等艺术家的作品中汲取灵感，但最终形成了独特的风格，将写实主义与奇幻元素巧妙融合。前往西欧的旅行让他接触到各种不同的艺术流派，其中象征主义对他的审美视野产生了深远的影响。瓦斯涅佐夫的作品不再仅仅是对现实的简单模仿，而是开始探索更深层次的精神世界和文化内涵。
瓦斯涅佐夫最负盛名的作品描绘了俄罗斯童话、民间传说和历史事件中的场景。其中，《十字路口的骑士》、《英雄》（三勇士）、《阿廖努什卡》以及他在基辅为圣弗拉基米尔大教堂设计的图案都广为人知。《雨后》、《沼泽》、《雪 maiden》等作品也深受人们喜爱。在他的画作中，我们经常能看到重复出现的主题：英雄主义、灵性、民族认同感和神秘的自然力量。他常常将*布加提尔*（史诗英雄）描绘成俄罗斯力量与韧性的象征。
瓦斯涅佐夫在俄罗斯复兴运动中扮演了至关重要的角色，该运动旨在重新发现和庆祝俄罗斯的文化遗产。他的作品塑造了国家的艺术形象，并激发了人们对俄罗斯民间传说的兴趣。他不仅仅是一位画家，更是一位文化的重建者，通过画笔将沉睡的历史记忆唤醒。瓦斯涅佐夫的作品超越了简单的审美愉悦，它触及了俄罗斯民族灵魂深处的情感和渴望。
瓦斯涅佐夫不仅仅局限于绘画创作，还在建筑设计领域留下了深刻的印记。例如，特列季亚科夫画廊的外立面设计就出自他的手笔，充分展现了他超越绘画领域的才华和影响力。他将艺术融入生活，让人们在日常环境中也能感受到美的熏陶。瓦斯涅佐夫于1926年7月23日在莫斯科去世，但他留下的艺术遗产却历久弥新，至今仍能引起观众的共鸣，体现了俄罗斯文化的精神和想象力。
