Essay-description of Vasnetsov’s painting “Bogatyrs”
Contemporaries about the painting “Bogatyrs”.
Its knights and heroes, resurrecting the very atmosphere Ancient Rus', instilled in me a feeling of great power and wildness - physical and spiritual. Viktor Vasnetsov’s work was reminiscent of “The Tale of Igor’s Campaign.” Unforgettable on their mighty horses are these stern, frowning knights, looking from under their mittens into the distance - not at crossroads...
V. M. Vasilenko. "Bogatyrs".
The grass stems are turning red. The hills are steep and bare.
Above them the clouds are silent. From above
The eagles are descending. Ivy entwined
Steep mountain slopes. And naked in the blue haze.
The ravines are deep. And strange verbs
Sometimes in the depths of their thickets one can hear:
The wind is spinning, the honey spirit of spring
Filled everything around - both sweet and heavy.
The shields glow like gold in the sun.
The heroes look into the distance of the steppe, into the desert:
Ilya is a peasant son, Alyosha and Dobrynya!
And their horses are silent. There are flowers at the horse's feet
Spread out, trembling. The herbs smell like wormwood.
The heroes stand at the Kyiv outpost.
F. I. Shalyapin. "Mask and Soul". 1932.
Vasnetsov painted the painting Three Bogatyrs in 1898; he worked on this truly original Russian painting masterpiece for about twenty years. Three heroes proudly stand on a hilly plain under the gloomy cloudy sky of their homeland; at any moment our heroes are ready to repel the enemy and defend their beloved homeland, Mother Rus'. If today this picture of three heroes consists of two words, then Vasnetsov’s title of the picture was quite long, as the master himself intended: Bogatyrs Alyosha Popovich Ilya Muromets and Dobrynya Nikitich.
Ilya Muromets is ours epic hero he is the strongest and wisest on a black horse, peering into the distance from under his muscular arm, from which hangs a heavy damask club, in his other hand, a sharp spear at the ready. To the left of Ilya Muromets, on a white horse, Dobrynya Nikitich menacingly takes out his heavy heroic sword. Just the sight of these first two heroes may make the enemy flinch and turn back. To the right of Ilya Muromets, Alyosha Popovich sits on a red-golden horse, holding in his hands a well-aimed bow, the arrow of which no enemy can dodge, his strength lies in his cunning and ingenuity. This Great Russian trio will never be bored with him; during rest hours he can even play the harp. The characters of the Three Heroes are conveyed by Vasnetsov truly indisputably; they reflect a majestic calm in which there is a spirit of a just cause, which no one is allowed to stop.
The painting of the three heroes is the most significant in Vasnetsov’s work; in Russian painting, no artist has gone so deep. like Vasnetsov, giving himself completely to epic stories. After finishing this work, the work with three heroes was bought by Pavel Mikhailovich Tretyakov and today the masterpiece is in Tretyakov Gallery.
The painting by V. M. Vasnetsov depicts three heroes. Bogatyrs are powerful, brave people, defenders of the fatherland. They vigilantly look into the distance, as they guard the borders of Rus'. And these three mighty men are ready to enter into battle with the enemies of Rus' at any moment. They fulfill their heroic duty and are confident in the rightness of their cause. The expression on their faces is serious, cold-blooded, their gaze is menacing. These three heroes names are Dobrynya Nikitich, Ilya Muromets and Alyosha Popovich. All these daredevils are full of dignity, majestic and very collected, ready to fight at any moment not for life or death. They are very confident in themselves and are ready to die for Rus'.
Ilya Muromets - the hero of epics - is located in the very center of the picture. Peasant son from the village of Karacharovo from the city of Muromlya - the oldest and most powerful hero. He is not rich, but it is clear from him that he does not need wealth. He is dressed simply. Ilya Muromets is wearing simple chain mail, a rough gray mitten and the most ordinary boots that match the color of his brown pants. He easily holds a club that weighs more than four hundred kilograms. Also, Ilya Muromets holds a large spear, which is placed in the center of the picture, this suggests that he can cope with such a large weapon. His peasant origins are evident from his face. It is wide with large cheekbones. He looks to the side vigilantly. His eyes are very serious and his eyebrows are furrowed. Ilya Muromets sits on a mighty black horse. His horse is as heavy as the earth and very beautiful. This horse matches his owner. The horse's harness is beautiful, and it seems that when he gallops, a bell is ringing. The horse looks with slight reproach in the same direction as the owner. I think that Ilya Muromets takes good care of his horse, as he is well-groomed, vigorous and large.
Dobrynya Nikitich - the son of the Ryazan prince - is to the left of Ilya Muromets. He's rich. He wears rich chain mail, his shield is decorated with pearls, a golden scabbard and the hilt of his sword. His eagle gaze is stern. His beard is well-groomed and long. He's a visionary. Dobrynya Nikitich is younger than Ilya Muromets. His horse is beautiful and white. His harness looks great on him, and besides, it is very rich. The horse's mane, like a woman's hair, is well-groomed and flutters in the wind. Some epics say that the horse's name is Beleyushka. This horse is as fast as the wind. It seems to tell the owner that the enemy is close.
Alyosha Popovich was born into the family of a priest. He is not dressed richly, but not poorly either. His chain mail and helmet shine. He is the youngest and without a beard. Alyosha is thin. His gaze squints slightly to the side. His gaze is sly, as it seems that he is planning some kind of trick. He holds his favorite weapon - a bow. His bow is explosive, the string is red-hot, and his arrow is fast. He carries a harp with him. Alyosha Popovich is sitting on a red horse with a white spot on his forehead. His mane is light, beautiful and well-groomed. The hero's horse is hot as fire.
I think that Vasnetsov managed to convey the anxiety of that historical time when heroic outposts existed in Rus' through heavy clouds and thunderclouds over Russia. Also via strong wind, which is visible from the fluttering of the horses’ manes and tails and from the swaying grass.
I believe that the artist shows the power of the heroes and creates the monumentality of their images, since they occupy a huge area in the picture. Vasnetsov also raises the horizon line, and the horse figures go into the sky. Vasnetsov depicted the Christmas trees as small and the heroes as large, and this creates a contrast between the Christmas trees and large figures and emphasizes the power of the heroes.
Before us is a painting by V.M. Vasnetsov “Three Heroes”. It depicts gigantic figures of mighty heroes who are known to all of us: Dobrynya Nikitich, Ilya Muromets and Alyosha Popovich. They appear before us in the foreground along with their faithful horses on a small hill.
In the middle we see Ilya Muromets. Putting his hand to his forehead, he looks into the distance and tries to see something, squinting his eyes. With one hand he holds a spear and shield, with the other a damask club, a bladed weapon with shock-crushing action. The hero sits on his mighty black horse, whose long mane flutters in the wind. Instead of a harness on this horse, we see a huge metal chain, which indicates its strength.
To the left of Ilya Muromets is Dobrynya Nikitich. He stands tall on his light gray horse, unsheathing his sword. In his other hand he holds a shield, and his helmet is pulled down to his very eyebrows, his eyes frown slightly. A long beard goes down to his powerful chest. And just like other heroes, Dobrynya peers into the distance of the field.
On the right side of the picture we see Alyosha Popovich, the youngest of all the heroes. In his hands he holds a bow and arrows, on one side he has a quiver, on the other he has a harp. A shield is visible behind him. In Alyosha’s gaze we see genuine interest, anticipation of battle and courage, readiness to show his strength. Alyosha's face is untouched by wrinkles and stubble. And his light brown horse is smaller than other horses, just as his rider is smaller than other heroes.
The landscape of the picture tells us a lot. The heroes stand on a plain that smoothly transitions into low hills. In the foreground of the picture you can see small fir trees and fine grass. The sky is cloudy and gloomy, clouds are rapidly moving in. Such weather creates an alarming state and warns the heroes of the danger and proximity of battle.
Essay based on the painting Three Bogatyrs by Vasnetsov, grade 7
Viktor Mikhailovich Vasnetsov is a Russian artist-painter, master of historical and folklore painting. The most recognizable and famous work of the artist is the picture “Bogatyrs”, on which he worked for about twenty years.
In the picture we can see three heroes, heroes of fairy tales and epics, Dobrynya, Ilya and Alyosha, who are on patrol on their horses and protecting Rus' from “undesirable guests.”
The sky above the heads of the heroes is gloomy, with rare glimpses of light. The grass has turned yellow in places. Perhaps autumn is approaching. The ground under the hooves of the horses on which the heroes sit is trampled, and the manes and tails of their irreplaceable horses fluttering in the wind indicate that it is windy now. Even the grass leans closer to the ground in places. I think that the artist, thus, tried to show the time when Rus' needed real, brave and courageous defenders, who these three heroes became.
In the middle between the two heroes is Ilya Muromets, with chain mail on and a helmet protecting his head, looking around the field, shielding himself from the sun with his mighty hand. For weapons, he has a sharp spear and a metal shield. Ilya’s horse is the same as the hero himself. His black horse looks powerful, with a metal chain instead of harness. To the left of Ilya is Alyosha, the youngest hero. In his hands he clutches a bow and arrows. But not only Alyosha’s wars, you can see a harp on his side. Maybe during a short rest he entertains other heroes with cheerful music.
Well, to the right of Ilya, Dobrynya Nikitich is the favorite of the Russian people. In the picture he is depicted the same way as he is described in epics. Subtle noble features. He takes out his sword, ready at any moment to rush to the defense of his homeland.
Vasnetsov managed in each of the three images to show those very defenders that Rus' so badly needed, to show the greatness of our Russian people. For example, Ilya Muromets is undoubtedly the oldest of all three, which means that this is experience and support, wisdom and slowness. In Dobrynya Nikitich one can trace such traits as courage, courage, fighting spirit and love for his homeland, his lands.
Well, in the image of Alyosha Popovich you can find all the brightest and purest beginnings of the soul of a Russian person, attentiveness and sensitivity. Each of them is endowed with its own individuality, but together they are a single, unshakable whole. This picture will always remind us that Rus' has always had enough heroes.
Description 3
Vasnetsov worked on his painting Bogatyrs for about 30 years, he began in the 60s of the 19th century and completed it in 1898, that is, actually at the turn of centuries and eras. At that time, Russia needed a moral guideline, so romanticism in the spirit of turning to the legends of a previous time, some kind of Golden Age epic Rus' was more than helpful. In fact, we can observe all these hobbies for fabulous Russia in a huge number of creative people second half of the 19th – early 20th centuries.
This picture is practically a reference example for the trend being described. Before us are three heroes, whom we can compare with modern comic book heroes or computer game, or something similar. Of course, such comparisons are not intended to somehow diminish the importance of epic heroes, but they are quite accurate.
The heroes are actually not so much genuine heroes, although we know from the chronicles about the existence of such heroes, but archetypes. So Ilya Muromets represents strength. He is the most massive of all, located in the center, holding a spear that not everyone can lift.
Dobrynya Nikitich is located on the side; he has a longer beard compared to Muromets and this fact indicates his wisdom. Indeed, Dobrynya represents such a warrior who is wise life experience, he is holding a sword. The third hero is the youngest Alyosha Popovich (that is, the son of a priest, in fact, a representative of the clergy who became a warrior) who holds a bow, but also has a harp, he personifies youth, creativity and, to some extent, is a student of more mature heroes.
If we take the authentic epics that exist about these heroes, we will learn how the images were actually embellished in popular culture. Old Russian legends about heroes are replete with rather harsh and cruel details of the behavior of these warriors, including towards rather harmless people. These sources good fairy tale you can't name it.
Vasnetsov’s painting represents a kind of distillation and a certain ideal that differs from the traditions and legends about these heroes. The artist sought to capture the universal type of defenders of Rus'.
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In the center is the strongest and wisest of the heroes, Ilya Muromets on a black horse. His clear eyes look into the distance, a forty-pound club hangs freely from his raised hand, and in the other Ilya holds a long spear. The thick beard was already slightly touched with gray.
By right hand Ilya Muromets sits on his horse Dobrynya Nikitich. He is already taking the sword out of its gilded sheath, and his morocco boots are resting on the sides of the good horse. Rich armor sparkles in the sun.
By left side Alyosha Popovich on his good horse. A young and cunning hero, a tight bow in his hands, red-hot arrows slung over his shoulders. But Alyosha Popovich is not only a warrior - he has a harp on his side. In short moments of rest, Alyosha pleases his brothers-in-arms with cheerful, sonorous songs.
The three of them are standing at the outpost, and behind them is their dear Rus', which they are ordered to protect by their heroic duty. But brown clouds are already gathering above them: these are filthy troops approaching...
V. M. Vasnetsov recreated in his painting collective image Russian warrior. It's always a pleasure to see his artwork again.
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Viktor Mikhailovich Vasnetsov - famous Russian Itinerant artist, author genre paintings, lyrical and monumental-epic paintings on the theme of Russian history, folk epics and fairy tales. One of the most famous works Vasnetsov is the painting "Bogatyrs".
The artist depicted three epic heroes in the picture - Ilya Muromets, Dobrynya Nikitich and Alyosha Popovich. They stand on horseback patrol, protecting Rus' from the invasion of nomadic enemies.
Vasnetsov endowed each of the characters in the film with a character, giving each one individual traits. Here in the center is Ilya Muromets, in chain mail and a helmet, armed with an iron club, a spear and a shield. From under his arms* the hero peeres vigilantly into the expanses of the steppe. Mighty is Ilya Muromets, mighty is his black horse. To the right of Ilya is the favorite of the Russian people, Dobrynya Nikitich. He is dressed very elegantly: he has a patterned helmet, embroidered boots, sparkling armor, a scarlet shield, and a sword. The hero impatiently clutches the hilt of his sword: it’s fun to be scolded! To the left of Ilya, the youngest of the three heroes is Alyosha Popovich. The young hero holds a bow equipped with an arrow at the ready. But Alyosha Popovich is not only a warrior - he has a harp on his side. In short moments of rest, Alyosha pleases his brothers-in-arms with cheerful, sonorous songs.
In the image of three heroes, Vasnetsov embodied the eternal dream of the Russian people about an invincible and fair defender. Many epics have been written about Ilya Muromets, Dobrynya Nikitich and Alyosha Popovich. Everyone who reads them imagines heroic heroes differently. And only the enormous talent of Viktor Mikhailovich Vasnetsov allowed us to see with our own eyes the courageous fearless heroes, whose images are so artistic power embodied in Russian folklore.
Viktor Mikhailovich Vasnetsov is a famous Russian Itinerant artist, author of genre paintings, lyrical and monumental-epic paintings on the theme of Russian history, folk epics and fairy tales. One of Vasnetsov’s most famous works is the painting “Bogatyrs”. all rights reserved 2001-2005 The artist depicted three epic heroes in the picture - Ilya Muromets, Dobrynya Nikitich and Alyosha Popovich. They stand on horseback patrol, protecting Rus' from the invasion of nomadic enemies. Vasnetsov endowed each of the characters in the film with a character, giving each one individual traits. Here in the center is Ilya Muromets, in chain mail and a helmet, armed with an iron club, a spear and a shield. From under his hands, the hero peeres vigilantly into the steppe expanses. Mighty Ilya Muromets, mighty is his black horse. To the right of Ilya is the favorite of the Russian people, Dobrynya Nikitich. He is dressed very elegantly: he has a patterned helmet, embroidered boots, sparkling armor, a scarlet shield, a sword. The hero impatiently clutches the hilt of the sword: to the left of Ilya is the youngest of the three heroes - Alyosha Popovich, holding a bow ready. with an arrow. But not only the warrior Alyosha Popovich - he has a harp on his side. In short moments of rest, Alyosha delights his brothers-in-arms with cheerful sonorous songs. In the image of three heroes, Vasnetsov embodied the eternal dream of the Russian people about an invincible and fair defender. Many epics have been written about Ilya Muromets, Dobrynya. Nikitich and Alyosha Popovich. Everyone who reads them imagines heroes-heroes differently. And only the enormous talent of Viktor Mikhailovich Vasnetsov allowed us to see with our own eyes the courageous fearless heroes, whose images are embodied with such artistic power in Russian folklore.
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Viktor Mikhailovich Vasnetsov is an admirer of Russian antiquity. In his work, old Rus' with its legends, traditions, chronicles occupies significant place. According to many researchers of the work of this famous artist, the painting “Bogatyrs” is one of the most significant. The painting took more than twenty years to create. V.M. himself Vasnetsov said that the heroes were his “creative duty, an obligation to his native people.”
The central place in the picture is occupied by three heroes: Ilya Muromets, Alyosha Popovich and Dobrynya Nikitich. In his characteristic manner, Vasnetsov writes down the smallest details. The composition of the picture is thought out to the smallest detail. The viewer's gaze is primarily drawn to Ilya Muromets, who is depicted in the center. This epic hero occupies one of the most important places in Russian epics.
The face of this experienced hero is stern. He carefully peers into the distance, putting his hand to his forehead. A club hangs on it, and a spear is clutched in the other hand. The figure of Ilya Muromets amazes with its power. The horse matches the rider. The hero exudes strength. This is a reliable guardian of the Russian land. At the same time, there is something soft and affectionate, kind in the hero, characteristic of the open Russian soul.
Alyosha Popovich is not like that. In the face of the youngest of the heroes one can see cunning, cunning. This is a cheerful joker, a joker. But at any moment the gaiety will disappear from the hero’s face, and he will rush into battle to defend his native land. His hand holds the bow tightly, and a quiver of arrows is ready at his side.
The landscape surrounding the heroes is alarming. The wind ruffles the horses' manes and bends the feather grass to the ground. The clouds are gathering into thunderclouds. The horses warily lowered their heads, only Dobrynya Nikitich's horse raised it, sensing danger. But the guards are ready. Dobrynya Nikitich slightly took the sword out of its sheath. His gaze is directed in the same direction as the gaze of Ilya Muromets. The heroes reliably preserve the peace of their native spaces. They are not afraid of any force.
Recently I had the opportunity to become acquainted with Vasnetsov’s brilliant painting “Bogatyrs”. This painting shows three epic hero, who have defended their native land for a long time. They look carefully around in order to repel the enemy's attack in time. Their weapons are always ready, and their horses impatiently plow the ground with their hooves. The heroes are dressed in armor that tightly fits their strong, courageous bodies. This canvas exudes masculinity and reliability, which instills faith in a happy future.
To emphasize the importance of the heroes, the author placed them in an open field. Behind you you can see the hills and endless expanses of the Russian land, which these brave guys have been protecting for thousands of years. The grass is brightly green under your feet, and in some places you can see rare fir trees. They haven't grown yet, but over time they will become big and beautiful trees. When creating this painting, the artist used a combination of light and dark colors to show that good will win.
I liked the picture for its strong energy. It seems that the heroes are about to leave the picture - and go to restore order in their native lands.
artsoch.ru. Essays on paintings
Viktor Vasnetsov is one of the most famous artists pre-revolutionary Russia. His fabulous, fantastic stories are known to almost every schoolchild. Vasnetsov’s painting “Three Heroes” is the largest in size, and in importance, in the artist’s career. It embodied the power, pride, strength, and growth of the Russian people. Remain indifferent while looking at this work, almost impossible.
But before analyzing the main images, it should be noted that very often the picture is called incorrectly. The real name is “Bogatyrs”, and not “Three Bogatyrs”, as many believe. Although now art critics do not particularly insist on this.
The idea of the painting
The idea for the painting came to the artist much earlier than it was painted. For thirty years, the first sketch, still a very crude drawing, was created during Vasnetsov’s stay in Paris. As the painter himself said, although the work dragged on for a very long time, his hands were still literally reaching out to it. It was his creative duty to write “Bogatyrs”, a duty to every Russian person.
Already in Russia, within the walls of his favorite workshop, Vasnetsov calmly and painstakingly completed the masterpiece. Vasnetsov’s painting “Three Heroes” was released at the very end of the nineteenth century. Immediately after Viktor Mikhailovich finished writing it, it was acquired by Pavel Mikhailovich Tretyakov for the collection of the world-famous gallery. Vasnetsov’s painting “Three Heroes” is very interesting and also well remembered by the viewer, the photo is located above.
Critical Notes
Reading critical articles those to whom Vasnetsov’s painting “Three Heroes” appeared for the first time, you can notice that reviews about it are only positive character. Color, design, perspective and realism - everything in this work causes only admiration. Critic V. Stasov wrote that no other painting is so imbued with patriotism and the spirit of Rus'.
Painting “Three Heroes”, Vasnetsov. Description
This is a real ode to heroism and love for one’s Fatherland. The main characters of the picture have an unusual appearance. Ancient knights appear before the audience, those same epic heroes about whose exploits legends were once written: Alyosha Popovich, Ilya Muromets and Dobrynya Nikitich. So, the film “Three Heroes” was preparing for release for a very long time. Vasnetsov did not leave his own, theoretical description. But there are quite a lot of art historical analyzes of this masterpiece.
Ilya Muromets
In the central part of the picture, the Murom hero Ilya himself sits on a black horse. This image exudes confidence, power and strength. He is strikingly different from the other two heroes in his sophistication and calmness. He’s like a mighty oak tree that can’t even handle a storm.
With one hand he shields himself from the sun, looking out for the enemy, a heavy club hangs on his forearm, and with the other he holds a spear. And although Ilya Muromets is depicted in chain mail, with military weapons, there is still nothing dangerous or frightening in this image No.
Alyosha Popovich
To the right is the youngest hero - Alyosha Popovich. His courage seems a little feigned. He doesn't have as much strength as his comrades. But how beautiful and magnificent this warrior is. He is also not afraid of the battle, and if he has to meet an enemy, he will definitely not let you down. Under his saddle there is a red horse, a harp is tied to the saddle, probably Alyosha Popovich is entertaining the heroes during a difficult and long campaign. His weapons are light - a bow and a quiver of arrows.
Dobrynya Nikitich
Well, the third, already on a white horse, appears before the viewer Dobrynya Nikitich. It differs from the other two images, embodying the knowledge and culture of the Russian people. He is as strong as Ilya Muromets, but this strength is hidden in him. He exudes prudence and thoughtfulness in his actions.
That’s why Vasnetsov’s “Three Bogatyrs” is so good, because you see the heroes all together at once. Their images merge into a single spirit - the spirit of the Russian people. The angle from which the artist started is obvious: the viewer seems to be looking at the heroes a little from below, from the ground, which is why the picture looks so pompous and solemn.
Background
The detailing of the picture is also interesting. The fact is that absolutely everything that appears before your eyes when you look at this masterpiece is symbolic. It is no coincidence that a Russian field and forest were chosen as the background; this inspired landscape seems to have absorbed the mood of the canvas. Dark clouds swirl over the field, the wind develops the horses' manes and yellowed grass. A scary bird flies further towards the forest from the scene of events. All nature seemed to freeze in anticipation of the enemy. The same can be felt in the images of the main characters. The gray tombstones that are located on this field push us even more to the idea of the upcoming slaughter - battles once took place here.
But this gloomy place doesn’t make you scared, because there are three brave heroes, three heroes, defending the Russian borders.
It is interesting that usually in Rus' the word “hero” was given not only the well-known meaning - protector, but also a pious, godly person. Vasnetsov’s heroes can be called just such.
Vasnetsov’s painting “Three Heroes” is still in the Moscow Tretyakov Gallery, next to it you can always see excursion groups who linger for a long time to get a better look at the world famous masterpiece. The canvas by V. Vasnetsov is truly one of the most remarkable creations of Russian artists.
Victor Vasnetsov - talented artist who wrote huge amount wonderful paintings. He is rightly called a fairy-tale painter, since most of his subjects are illustrations for fairy tales and epics. Despite the fact that Vasnetsov’s paintings are many years old, they still surprise and delight people, and the creativity of the artist himself pleases and creates a wonderful feeling and mood.
IN a new fairy tale You can plunge into it if you look and then carefully examine one of Viktor Mikhailovich’s paintings with such an expressive title as “Heroic Leap.” The hero of this picture seems not only somehow inspired, but alive and real person. It is known that this beautiful painting was created in 1914, and everyone, of course, understands what time it was.
From the history course you can remember that this was the beginning of a war that started slowly but lasted a long time. And, accordingly, no one could know how this war would end. But it was clear that in order to win, it was necessary to unite the entire people of Russia, because they have enormous power spirit and will that will allow you to survive and win.
So, in order to strengthen patriotism in people, Viktor Vasnetsov decided to devote one of his paintings to this topic. And for this plot he chose both the glorious and heroic defender of the Russian land - a hero. It can be seen that the powerful and strong hero, who confidently sits on a horse, is already ready to go into battle to protect his native land from the enemy. He has everything he needs to be a defender: a bow, sword and arrows. He prepared a shield for one of his hands; the hero needs it to protect himself from the enemy. But in the same hand he also has a stake, to which an iron tip is pre-attached. The hero needs him to attack himself and destroy the enemy.
The hero's left hand is also busy. The whip helps the defender of the Russian land to spur on his horse so that he can race faster and be able to get ahead of the enemy. The elongated legs of the horse show that the hero is not standing still, but the horse is carrying him towards the enemy, and soon the battle will probably begin. Every movement of the horse allows you to see the armor of the defender. Every detail on them is drawn clearly and in detail. And as soon as direct and bright sunlight hits them, they begin to sparkle and shimmer. But the strong horseman, despite riding fast, continues to peer into the distance in order to detect his advance faster than the enemy and to meet him fully armed. The piercing and lively gaze of the hero of the picture seems to be looking far ahead.
Viktor Vasnetsov’s canvas also depicts a horse that is not afraid of anything beautifully. She rushes quickly, and her beautiful and long mane flutters in the wind. Its color is black, so it shimmers when it gets on its fur. sunlight. The heroic horse looks well-groomed and fresh. It is clear that he is surrounded by the care and love of his owner.
The horse's legs are not only fast, but also strong, since in any battle it must help its rider. And the rider’s appearance is serious and stern, and this is created with the help of a thick dark beard and mustache, which the hero never shaved off. It is immediately clear that both the horse and the rider are indistinguishable, like faithful and good comrades. Therefore, in any battle they help each other and help each other out, and this helps them win.
Showing the power and strength of his hero, the artist depicted the rest of the background of his painting much smaller. Yes, in the background painting a dark and dense forest is visible, which seems very small compared to the main figure of the picture. Both the hill and even the forest begin to be shrouded in some strange and cloudy haze. The bright and clear sky gradually begins to be covered with dark and terrible clouds, as if nature itself foreshadows something bad and dangerous.
It seems that nature is waiting for the enemy just like the hero and his beautiful horse. She froze in sad and sad anticipation. All nature changes before the onset of battle, but the artist with his painting tries to instill in people faith in victory, since such strong and courageous heroes will always protect the beautiful Russian land.
And in this pre-dawn hour, the epic hero will be able to defend the right to be winners. No one has ever managed to capture Russian soil! As soon as the battle is over, the sun will come out and the darkness will dissipate. And again there will be a clear day, clean and happy. And this will allow all people to live happily again native land artist. The picture perfectly reflects its title.
The hero, courageous and heroic, and his brave and courageous horse united in a single race. And this one heroic leap magnificent. And I want to believe that this fairy tale hero is about to come to life and a miracle will happen. And people, especially in wartime, always want to believe in miracles and fairy tales.