Roerich N. K. Alexander Nevsky Striking Birger Jarl

Roerich N. K.

1874, St Petersburg - 7, Kullu (India)

Alexander Nevsky Striking Birger Jarl

1904

gouache on cardboard. 28 х 45
Ж-1960
Donated in 1910 by Maria Tenisheva, St Petersburg
Сведения о реставрации:
Реставратор:: Бернякович К.В.

Period Late 19th century – Early 20th century
CategoryHistory Painting
Keywords Ancient Rus' | Saints | military clothing | Alexander Nevsky, Holy Grand Duke | war | Collection of Maria Tenisheva | Horses | Weapon
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A Novgorod chronicle tells of a battle fought on the River Neva between Russian and Swedish forces in 1240. The purpose of the Swedish attack was to seize the mouth of the river and, consequently, an area of Russian territory. In the battle the Russian forces under Prince Alexander Yaroslavich of Novgorod defeated the enemy and their leader, Birger, the future King of Sweden. Prince Alexander Yaroslavich was granted the title “Nevsky” on account of his courage and military skill.

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