The “Seven Sleepers”: Materials From North-East Rus’

A compelling connection emerges between medieval art and religious narratives in North-Eastern Rus', specifically through the motif of the 'Seven Sleepers'. This study reveals that artifacts like the Suzdal hystera-amulet, reliefs from Saint George Cathedral in Yuriev-Polski, and a stone carved icon from Vladimir all feature this biblical tale. These works, dating back to the 12th–14th centuries, share common iconographic compositions despite their unknown authorship. The artifacts, brought ready-made or crafted by local artisans, represent a shared material and visual culture of the region during the Middle Ages, offering insights into the intellectual and artistic heritage of North-Eastern Rus'.

Lapshin, A. (2021). The “Seven Sleepers”: Materials From North-East Rus’. EURAS Journal of Social Sciences, 3(2), 145–161. https://doi.org/10.17932/ejoss.2021.023/ejoss_v03i2002