Andrei Rublev

Andrei Rublev (Russian: Андрей Рублёв, romanized: Andrey Rublyov, IPA: [ɐnˈdrʲej rʊˈblʲɵf] ; c.1360c.1430) was a Russian icon painter. He is considered to be one of the greatest medieval Russian painters of Orthodox Christian icons and frescos.


Andrei Rublev
Rublev on 1961 anniversary stamp
Venerable Father (Prepodobne), Monk and Iconographer
Bornc.1360
Diedc.1430
Andronikov Monastery, Moscow
Venerated inEastern Orthodox Church
Canonized6 June 1988, Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius by 1988 Local Council of the Russian Orthodox Church,
Feast29 January, 13 June, 4 July, 6 July, 22 August
AttributesClothed as an Orthodox monk, often shown holding an icon
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