Nastassja Mikulichna 1898

Andrei Ryabushkin's 1898 illustration, "Nastassja Mikulichna," depicts a powerful female figure, Nastassja, mounted on a horse. Ryabushkin, known for his historical themes and stylized compositions, evokes a sense of folk narrative and epic tradition in this artwork. Nastassja’s bold pose and intricate details in her attire and the horse’s mane, as well as the text at the bottom of the painting, contribute to the epic quality of the artwork. The painting is a visual representation of a heroine from Russian folklore, a character that embodied strength and courage.