Honored Art Worker, Head of the State Institute of Art History Former Russian Art Industry Lev Lifshits in an interview with mk.ru commented decree of the head of state Vladimir Putin on the transfer of the icon of the Trinity, painted by Andrei Rublev in the 15th century, to the Russian Orthodox Church.
He pointed out that, according to the conclusion of the restoration council at the Tretyakov Gallery, a monument to ancient Russian art cannot be moved. As a result of a sharp change in the storage conditions of Trinity, Lifshits, the icon may die. “As a result of these misconceived actions, the icon will die. This is the only result. It will just die. And you will be shown a puppet,” he warned.
The art critic reminded that the icon requires careful preservation and compliance with museum storage conditions.
“Trinity” recently left the permanent exhibition of the Tretyakov Gallery and went to study. After visiting the Holy Trinity Sergius Lavra, he is under the supervision of specialists. Experts declarationAfter it was sent to the Trinity-Sergius Lavra in Sergiev Posad, 61 “significant changes” were found on the icon.
15 May 2023 recognizedThat the “Trinity” was returned to the church.