Museum
Decorative and Applied Art Works.
In addition to architectural
monuments and carving in white stone, the cultural heritage of Yuriev-Polskoy comprises
several interesting works of old Russia art. The collections of the town museum boast many
remarkable works of fine and applied arts, dating from the 15th to the 18th
century. All of these have a bearing on the town’s history.
Especially noteworthy is the 15th
century wooden figure of St. George which had once stood in St. George Cathedral. V.
Yermolin the eminent architect and sculptor from Moscow who in 1471 was entrusted with the
task of rebuilding the cathedral of Yuriev-Polskoy, may have taken part in the execution
of that figure. It is probably a version of Yermolin’s stone statue of St. George
mounted in 1463 on the gates of Moscow Kremlin. An outstanding example of folk wooden
Church of St. George. The rich carved decor is set off by miniature painting and the
bright background of many colors.
One of the restored icons from the Museum’s collection in Thee Rejoiceth … , is the
first extant work of the local artist A Ogaryov to bear his signature. There are several
objects d’art contributed by the Moscow silversmiths. They are traditional as regards
form and decor, the donatur inscriptions are engraved, chased or painted in enamel.
In the building of the former the Abbot's Chambers the museum is located now – the
Branch of State united Vladimir – Suzdal historical – architectural and arts museum
– preserve.
Its exposition tells about the history of the town, revolutionary actions of its citizens
of the most interest is the art section. Where the works of Russian icon painters of 16-17
centuries are presented. The works of west – europian artists P. Liberty and M. Kurt,
and of Russian painters G. Bortkevsky, Y. Kozlov, M. Boskin are also exibited here.
Worthy of note are three 18th-century tiled
stoves preserved in the Museum building (formerly the Abbot's Chambers). The tiles,
painted in bright enamel, bear fabulous and realistic images of animals and birds, human
figures and diverse genre scenes with «parables» (short explanatory inscriptions), some
of which are of a didactic nature. Tiles of this kind were extremely popular in many Russ
towns in the 18th century.
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