Vasily Polenov (1844-1927), artist

Vasily Dmitrievich Polenov (1844-1927) was a Russian artist. Born into a noble family, he studied simultaneously Law and Art in St. Petersburg. Traveled to Germany, Italy France and twice, to Palestine, being captivated by the landscape, architecture, and people of the land. Between 1886 and 1907 created dozens of works on the life of Jesus, based on his traveling experience.

Works

Paintings

• Raising of Jairus' Daughter (1871 Polenov), art

• On the Genisaret (Tiberias) Lake (1886 Polenov), art

• Jesus and the Adulteress (1887 Polenov), art

• Jesus among the Teachers (1896 Polenov), art

• They Brought the Children (1896 Polenov), art

• Baptism (1896 Polenov), art

• What People Think about Me (1900 Polenov), art

Biography

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