Beketshe Collection

The Cossack Hetman of Ukraine Bohdan Khmelnytsky (1595-1657), 1899-1900. Private Collection

Bohdan Khmelnytsky with Tuhay Bey at Lviv. Found in the Collection of Muzeum Narodowe, Warsaw

A Zaporozhian. Artist: Repin, Ilya Yefimovich (1844-1930)
A Zaporozhian. Found in the collection of Regional Art Museum, Vitebsk

Bohdan Khmelnytsky and Tuhay Bey. Illustration for Book With Fire and Sword by Henryk Sienkiewicz, 1886. Private Collection

Cossacks, 1887. Private Collection

Illustration for Story Taras Bulba by N. Gogol. Found in the Collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Otaman Ivan Sirko, 1889. Artist: Repin, Ilya Yefimovich (1844-1930)
Otaman Ivan Sirko, 1889. From a private collection

Colonel of the Zaporizhian Host, 1880. Artist: Repin, Ilya Yefimovich (1844-1930)
Colonel of the Zaporizhian Host, 1880. Found in the collection of the Regional Art Museum, Sumy

Self-portrait. Artist: Orlowski, Alexander Osipovich (1777-1832)
Self-portrait. Found in the collection of the State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg

A Zaporozhian Cossack, 1884. Artist: Makovsky, Konstantin Yegorovich (1839-1915)
A Zaporozhian Cossack, 1884. Found in the collection of the Regional Art Museum, Sumy

Portrait of Prince Stepan Borisovich Kurakin (1754-1805), Second Half of the 18th cen Artist: Anonymous
Portrait of Prince Stepan Borisovich Kurakin (1754-1805), Second Half of the 18th cen.. Found in the collection of the Regional Art Gallery, Tver

Taras Bulba (Illustration for Story by N. Gogol), 1890s. Artist: Zichy, Mihaly (1827-1906)
Taras Bulba (Illustration for Story by N. Gogol), 1890s. Found in the collection of the State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg

Portrait of Franz Joseph I of Austria in Hungarian Uniform. Artist: Osko, Lajos (1865-1922)
Portrait of Franz Joseph I of Austria in Hungarian Uniform. From a private collection

Portrait of Count Michael Johann von der Borch (1751-1810). Artist: Guttenbrunn, Ludwig (1750-1819)
Portrait of Count Michael Johann von der Borch (1751-1810). Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

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"Beketshe: A Glimpse into the Heroic World of Bohdan Khmelnytsky and the Cossacks" Step back in time to the late 16th century, where a formidable figure emerged as the Cossack Hetman of Ukraine - Bohdan Khmelnytsky. This captivating portrait from 1899-1900 by Ilya Yefimovich Repin brings to life the essence of this legendary leader. Intriguingly, another artwork by Repin showcases a Zaporozhian Cossack, revealing their distinctive attire and fierce determination. These brave warriors were known for their unwavering loyalty to Khmelnytsky's cause. One cannot overlook the historic encounter between Khmelnytsky and Tuhay Bey depicted in an illustration for Henryk Sienkiewicz's "With Fire and Sword. " The intensity captured on canvas transports us to that momentous meeting. The yearning for freedom resonates through another masterpiece titled "Cossacks" from 1887. It encapsulates the spirit of these indomitable fighters who sought liberation against all odds. Khmelnytsky's influence extended beyond battles; he was also seen negotiating with Tuhay Bey at Lviv. This interaction is brought to life through art, showcasing his diplomatic skills alongside his military prowess. Nikolai Gogol immortalized Taras Bulba, one of Khmelnytsky's notable allies, in literature. An illustration from that story further enhances our understanding of this iconic character and his role within Ukrainian history. Ivan Sirko, an esteemed Otaman among the Cossacks during this era, is vividly portrayed by Ilya Yefimovich Repin in 1889. His stern gaze reflects both strength and wisdom acquired through countless struggles faced on behalf of his people. A glimpse into daily life reveals a Colonel of the Zaporizhian Host in 1880.