Andrey Rublev

About the Artist

Andrei Rublev, born in the 1360s and died in the 1430s, was a medieval Russian painter who worked mainly on Eastern Orthodox icons and frescoes. He carried forward an important tradition of Russian Orthodox art, known for a style emphasizing religious essence and beauty. Rublev's work conveys both piety and mystery at once, holding an important place in Russian art history. His work is regarded as harmoniously combining religious symbolism with refined composition. His icons in particular are counted among the leading examples embodying the essence of Russian Orthodox art.