Russian Religious Philosophy

This illustration depicts the 'Saviour Not Made by Hands,' a foundational image in Russian Orthodox iconography representing the miraculous imprint of Christ's face. The central portrait is framed by an ornate decorative border, typical of the precious metal covers (oklads) used to protect and honor sacred icons.

This expressive sketch depicts Ivan Vasilyevich Kireevsky (1806–1856), a prominent Russian literary critic and philosopher who co-founded the Slavophile movement. Shown in profile and seated, the portrait captures a sense of intellectual focus, complemented by a reproduction of his own signature below.

A portrait of the Russian philosopher and writer Konstantin Leontiev, dated 1863. He is depicted with a mustache and beard, wearing a heavy coat with a prominent fur collar, typical of mid-19th-century Russian attire. This image serves as a primary visual reference for Nikolai Berdyaev's 1926 study on Leontiev's religious and philosophical thought.

This portrait depicts the Russian philosopher and writer Konstantin Leontiev as he appeared in 1867. It serves as a visual anchor for the commemorative volume, capturing the intellectual intensity of a thinker known for his complex views on culture, religion, and the fate of the Russian Empire.

This portrait depicts the influential Russian philosopher, writer, and diplomat Konstantin Leontiev (1831–1891). He is shown with a characteristic beard and mustache, wearing a heavy coat with a fur collar, a common attire for the Russian intelligentsia of the period. The portrait captures the intellectual intensity of a man known for his complex views on aesthetics, religion, and the state.

This work by N. S. Matveev captures a poignant moment of historical gratitude, showing the Prussian monarch and his sons acknowledging Moscow's role in the survival of their state. The composition juxtaposes the formal military figures in the foreground against the iconic silhouette of the Moscow Kremlin, emphasizing the intersection of personal history and national destiny.

This ex-libris belongs to Nikolai Rubakin, a renowned Russian bibliographer and educator. The illustration depicts a library as a temple of knowledge, with a rising sun symbolizing enlightenment and an open book bearing a motto that champions the book as a weapon for truth and justice.

A striking portrait of Aleksei Stepanovich Khomiakov (1804–1860), a leading figure in the Russian Slavophile movement. This reproduction is based on an 1878 painting by the renowned artist Viktor Vasnetsov, whose signature and date are visible in the lower left of the image. The portrait captures the intense, contemplative gaze of the philosopher and theologian, reflecting his significant influence on Russian intellectual history.

This portrait depicts the influential Russian philosopher, poet, and literary critic Vladimir Solovyov (1853–1900) in his younger years. Known for his foundational work on 'Sophia' and the concept of 'Total-Unity,' Solovyov's intense intellectual presence is captured here through a fine-grained reproduction, likely a photogravure, which was a hallmark of high-quality scholarly publications at the turn of the 20th century.