Vladimir campaign to Korsun (Red Sails) 1900

"Vladimir Campaign to Korsun (Red Sails)" is a painting by Nicholas Roerich completed in 1900. This artwork depicts a scene from the life of the historical figure of Vladimir the Great, a grand prince of the medieval Rus'. Roerich, renowned for his interest in Slavic history and culture, captures the moment when Vladimir, accompanied by a fleet of boats, sails down a river. The painting uses bright colors and a dynamic composition to depict the grandeur of the scene, with the large red sails taking up most of the canvas. This work can be seen at the Tretyakov Gallery in Moscow, Russia.