"Alexander Nevsky" - a picture of the invincibility of the Russian army

Painting Korin "Alexander Nevsky" is the central part of the triptych under the same name, the left part is called "Northern Ballad", right - "Ancient Tale." Work was carried out in difficult times for Russia - from 1942 to 1943.

Painting artists on the altar of victory

She thought of primarily to raise the fighting spirit of the soldiers. A picture-story, a picture-a reminder of the strength of the spirit of the defenders of the fatherland, of the invincibility of Russian weapons. "Alexander Nevsky" - a picture that has become one of the paintings dedicated to the Great Patriotic War, such as paintings by A. Deineka on the defense of Sevastopol and the outskirts of Moscow in 1941, when the enemy was several kilometers from the capital. S. Gerasimov wrote a terrific picture about the mother of the partisan. A. Bubnov refers to the theme of the Kulikov field. Artists of the Soviet Union in those days contributed their works to the victory over the fascist invaders with their works.

Indestructible Faith

"Alexander Nevsky" - a picture, or rather, a triptych, which tells how a Russian woman escorts her son, husband or brother to a war with the enemies. The central part is dedicated to the warrior, who can not beat anyone. The final section is a hint that the feat accomplished by the Russian people will go down in history and will never be forgotten. The author of the work does not doubt for a moment that victory will be won.

I want to note this phenomenon of Soviet art, concluded that films, paintings, literary works created in the beginning, middle of the war, talked about the forthcoming victory as a fact that is not subject to any doubt. This great faith of the Russian people, supported by masters of art and literature, raised the military spirit and forged victory.

"Who will come to us with a sword ..."

It was suggested that "Alexander Nevsky," the painting, which is the central part of the triptych, was the prelude to the main canvas of the artist's entire life: "Rus leaving". This masterpiece remained unfinished.

So it or not, but the triptych in itself is magnificent. Particularly good is its central part. The figure of the Grand Duke is drawn as if from below and therefore rises above the endless expanses of the Russian land. The power and tranquility, so successfully portrayed by A. Korin, indicate that Nevsky does not threaten the enemy, he has already smashed them all on his head. "Alexander Nevsky" - a picture that echoes the finale of the immortal film of Sergei Eisenstein with the same name. With that epic moment when one of the greatest heroes of Russia utters words about the punishing sword and about what "the Russian land will stand and stand". Face of the hero A. Korin is not like Nikolai Cherkasov, but the meaning of the image itself, its spirit and greatness are transmitted in the same genius. This is the image of a great warrior and national hero. And in the people's memory, he is exactly this, and in many respects thanks to the film and the film "Alexander Nevsky".

The description of the picture can be continued with the words about the color scheme of the canvas. It is strict. The figure of the prince is sustained in gray, red tones. The scarlet raincoat highlights the brilliance of steel armor and sword, on which the prince-victor rests.

Some details of the picture

All the details of military equipment are met with scrupulous accuracy. The right upper corner is occupied by a black banner with the image of the Savior Yaroy Oko, which became the main blessing of the people for military feats.

Icon of the Savior The Old Eye for many centuries inspired the Russian army before the greatest battles. The dark flag contrasts with the gentle blue sky, along which snowy clouds flew. A genius painting in the size of 275 x 142 is kept in the State Tretyakov Gallery.