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Church of the Ascension, Kolomenskoye: Overall view, central portion

Date

Circa 1910

Creator

G. Massiot & cie
Part of: Architectural Lantern Slides of Russia (includes present-day Ukraine and Georgia)
Architecture Library, Hesburgh Libraries

The tent roof is criss-crossed with white stone rhombus patterns.

Built in 1532 by Vasily III (reigned 1505-1533) on a sloping hillside above the river, presumably as a thanks-offering for the birth of his son, later Ivan IV. The central, square plan is enclosed by a tall, multi-faceted polygon that supports an octagonal tower crowned with a tent roof, itself surmounted by a lantern and cupola. A covered gallery resting on an arcade and approached by three stairways surrounds the lower part of the church. The massive brick walls, originally painted red, were elaborately decorated with white stone pilasters, gables, shafts rising above the narrow windows and three rows of kokoshniki arches on each side. A UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Creator
G. Massiot & cie
Date
Circa 1910
Publisher
Architecture Library, Hesburgh Libraries
Material Type
photographs
Conditions Governing Access
To view the physical lantern slide, please contact the Architecture Library to arrange an appointment
Related Location
Kolomenskoye (Moscow, Rossiya, Russia): Kolomenskoye is situated several miles to the south-east of Moscow downtown

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Link to Finding Aid
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Winter Palace: Overall raking view of long facade facing Palace Square and left corner

Winter Palace: Overall raking view of long facade facing Palace Square and left corner

Winter Palace: Corner of north east facade

Winter Palace: Corner of north east facade

Saint Basil's Cathedral: Overall view

Saint Basil's Cathedral: Overall view

Cathedral of Christ the Savior: Detail central facade and gardens of the original church

Cathedral of Christ the Savior: Detail central facade and gardens of the original church

Kolomenskoye [site]: Model in wood of the Kolomenskoye estate, used for reconstruction

Kolomenskoye [site]: Model in wood of the Kolomenskoye estate, used for reconstruction

Cathedral of Christ the Savior: Distant context view of the original church

Cathedral of Christ the Savior: Distant context view of the original church

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