The artwork titled “Lord’s Entry into Jerusalem” was created by Andrei Rublev in 1405 in Moscow, Russian Federation. This religious icon painting, which belongs to both the Byzantine and Moscow school of icon painting movements, was executed on wood using tempera. The artwork measures 80 by 62.5 cm and is currently housed in the Cathedral of the Annunciation within the Moscow Kremlin.
The artwork depicts a significant biblical event: the entry of Jesus Christ into Jerusalem. Central to the composition is Christ seated on a donkey, symbolizing humility and prophecy fulfillment. He is surrounded by disciples and greeted by the inhabitants of Jerusalem, who honor Him with reverence and jubilation. The scene is set amid a gold-leaf background, typical of Byzantine icons, which emphasizes the divine and sacred nature of the moment. This backdrop, though aged and weathered, continues to radiate a sense of spirituality and historical resonance. The figures are rendered with stylized features and elongated forms, characteristic of Rublev’s iconographic style. The use of soft, muted colors and delicate linework further enhances the ethereal quality of this religious masterpiece.
