Roses of Heart. Princess Olga.

"Roses of Heart. Princess Olga." is a captivating symbolic painting that blends Art nouveau (modern) aesthetics with rich historical symbolism. The artwork portrays Olga, the regent of Kievan Rus', renowned for her fierce leadership and her status as the first ruler to be baptized after her baptism under the name Elena. Surrounded by elegant roses of heart, which symbolize love and sacrifice, the painting emphasizes her resilience after her husband's murder and her pivotal role in shaping Eastern European history—culminating in her grandson Vladimir's Christianization of Rus'. The piece artfully combines timeless mythic elements with modern artistic expressions, elevating her legacy.