In this section, we have tried to collect examples of painting relating to the personality of Prince Oleg the Prophet. Unfortunately, reliable portraits created by the prince’s contemporaries have not been preserved – this selection presents the works of artists of a later time, as well as modern images.
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Portraits from historical chronicles
Portrait of Oleg the Prophetic engraving from an unknown historical chronicle
Prince Oleg. Engraving by an unknown artist
Images from the Radzivilov Chronicle, late 15th century
Before his death, Rurik transferred the reign to his relative Oleg and appointed him guardian of his young son Igor. Image from the Radzivilov Chronicle, late 15th century
Oleg’s trip to Smolensk. Image from the Radzivilov Chronicle, late 15th century
The secret arrival of Oleg’s military squad in Ugorskoe near Kiev; the proclamation of the young Igor as heir to the throne of Kiev; the murder of Askold and Dir on the orders of Oleg. Image from the Radzivilov Chronicle, late 15th century
Oleg’s demand for tribute from the conquered Drevlyans; offering tribute to Oleg in black kuna (in miniature – in coins). Image from the Radzivilov Chronicle, late 15th century
Bringing tribute to Oleg by the conquered peoples. Image from the Radzivilov Chronicle, late 15th century
Oleg’s campaign with a retinue to Tsar-grad. Image from the Radzivilov Chronicle, late 15th century
The landing of Oleg with soldiers on the Greek coast; massacre of the population, destruction and burning of many buildings. Image from the Radzivilov Chronicle, late 15th century
The offering by the Greeks to Oleg of food with poison. Image from the Radzivilov Chronicle, late 15th century
Negotiations on the terms of a peace treaty between Oleg and the Byzantine emperors Leo VI and his brother Alexander. Image from the Radzivilov Chronicle, late 15th century
The oath of Oleg’s warriors with weapons and the god Perun; approval of the peace treaty between Oleg and the Greeks. Image from the Radzivilov Chronicle, late 15th century
The return of Oleg from Constantinople to Kyiv with gifts; nicknamed Oleg the Prophet. Image from the Radzivilov Chronicle, late 15th century
Oleg’s conversation with the groom about his favorite horse. Image from the Radzivilov Chronicle, late 15th century
Oleg at the remains of his beloved horse; Oleg’s death from a snake bite. Image from the Radzivilov Chronicle, late 15th century
Story paintings
V.M. Vasnetsov
“Oleg’s meeting with the sorcerer” Artist V.M. Vasnetsov.
“Oleg’s meeting with the magician” V.M. Vasnetsov
“Oleg’s farewell to the horse” Artist V.M. Vasnetsov
“Oleg at the horse’s bones” V.M. Vasnetsov
“Feast at the grave of the Prophetic Oleg” (At the top of the picture, Prince Igor Rurikovich and Princess Olga) Art. V.M. Vasnetsov.
F. Bruni
The murder of Askold and Dir by order of Oleg the Prophet. Engraving by F. A. Bruni, 1839
Oleg’s trip to Tsargrad along the Dnieper River. Engraving by F.A. Bruni
Oleg nails the shield to the gates of Constantinople. Engraving by F. Bruni, 1839
The death of Oleg. Engraving by F. A. Bruni, 1839
Toporkov V.
“Death of Askold and Dir on the banks of the Dnieper”. Toporkov V.
B. Chorikov
“Oleg with Igor before Kiev” Chorikov B. A.
“Oleg before Tsargrad” Chorikov B.
“Death of Oleg” Chorikov B.
Ozhiganov I.
Oleg the Prophet (Farewell to the horse), Art. Ozhiganov I.
A. Klymenko
“Triumph of Prince Oleg” A.Klymenko
Bodarevsky N.K.
Prince Oleg nails a shield to the gates of Constantinople Bodarevsky N.K.
Olshansky B.M.
“In the summer of 907. Going to Tsargrad” Olshansky B.M.“Shield over the gates of Tsargrad” Olshansky B.M.“Shield of Rus’ Glory” 2013 Artist B. Olshansky
V. K. Sazonov
The first meeting of Prince Igor with Olga. Artist V. K. Sazonov
S. S. Trofimenko
Oleg’s campaign against Tsargrad Trofimenko S. S.
K. V. Lebedev
“The murder of Askold and Dir by Oleg” K. V. Lebedev
I. Glazunov
“Prince Oleg and Igor” I. Glazunov
Other images
Prophetic Oleg Artist AtreJane“The Killing of Askold and Dir by Oleg”. Lithography. Unknown author. End of the 19th century
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