Russian prince collects tribute
- Artist
- Nicholas Roerich
- Date
- 1908
- Style
- Art nouveau
- Genre
- Genre painting
The painting titled 'Russian prince collects tribute' exemplifies genre painting, depicting a historical scene from the era of Kievan Rus’. It portrays a Russian prince gathering tributes from his subjects, highlighting the political and social dynamics of the time. The artwork’s style may incorporate elements inspired by Art nouveau (modern), with flowing lines and ornate details. As a visual narrative rooted in early East Slavic history, it brings to life the grandeur and complexities of the Kievan Rus’, illustrating the central role of tribute in consolidating power within this early federation.
Related artworks
- Portrait of a 37 years old man by Lorenzo Lotto
- Untitled by Luciano Bartolini
- Hommage au Douanier Rousseau, le rêve de la bohémienne endormie by Georges Papazoff
- Archangel with Birds by Nicholas Roerich
- Daughters of the Stars, by Mary Crary by Edmund Dulac
- Bluebeard - from the Picture Book for the Red Cross by Edmund Dulac
- Man Writing Facing Left by Vincent van Gogh
- The Shadow by Kay Nielsen
- All the Newspapers in the World by Edmund Dulac
- Alone by Edmund Dulac