Dnieper Cossacks Collection

The Zaporozhian Cossacks. Artist: Brandt, Jozef (1841-1915)
The Zaporozhian Cossacks. From a private 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

Portrait of Hetman Bohdan Khmelnytsky (1595-1657), after 1650. Creator: Anonymous
Portrait of Hetman Bohdan Khmelnytsky (1595-1657), after 1650. Private Collection

Cossacks Game, 1815. Artist: Genty, Jean-Baptiste (1767-1824)
Cossacks Game, 1815. From a private collection

The Zaporozhian Cossacks Officer, 1812. Artist: Karneyev, Yegor
The Zaporozhian Cossacks Officer, 1812. From a private collection

Zaporozhian attack. Private Collection

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

Boyar Vasili Buturlins speech at the Rada of Pereyaslav, 1880. Artist: Kivshenko, Alexei Danilovich (1851-1895)
Boyar Vasili Buturlins speech at the Rada of Pereyaslav, 1880. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

Cossack Mamay. Artist: Anonymous
Cossack Mamay. Found in the collection of Ivan Honchar Museum Kiev

Hetman Danylo Apostol (1654-1734). Artist: Bernigeroth, Martin (1670-1733)
Hetman Danylo Apostol (1654-1734). Private Collection

Russian Cossacks on march, 1804. Artist: Kobell, Wilhelm, Ritter von (1766-1853)
Russian Cossacks on march, 1804. From a private collection

Halt of Russian Cossacks, 1804. Artist: Kobell, Wilhelm, Ritter von (1766-1853)
Halt of Russian Cossacks, 1804. From a private collection

The Cossack uniform, 1820. Artist: Ackermann, Rudolph (1764-1834)
The Cossack uniform, 1820. From a private collection

Imperial Russian Cossacks, 1799. Artist: Anonymous
Imperial Russian Cossacks, 1799. From a private collection

The Zaporozhian Cossacks Ataman Vasily Grigoryevich Gamaleya, ca 1760. Artist: Anonymous, 18th century
The Zaporozhian Cossacks Ataman Vasily Grigoryevich Gamaleya, ca 1760. Found in the collection of the Museum of Ukrainian Visual Art, Kiev

Fight between Dnieper Cossacks and Tatars, 1892. Artist: Vasilkovsky, Sergei Ivanovich (1854-1917)
Fight between Dnieper Cossacks and Tatars, 1892. Found in the collection of the Regional Art Museum, Arkhangelsk

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

A Zaporozhian Cossack, 1873. Artist: Perov, Vasili Grigoryevich (1834-1882)
A Zaporozhian Cossack, 1873. Found in the collection of the Museum of Russian Art, Kiev

Plastuns at Sevastopol, 1874. Artist: Perov, Vasili Grigoryevich (1834-1882)
Plastuns at Sevastopol, 1874. Found in the collection of the Museum of Russian Art, Kiev

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

Picket On The Danube, 1878-1879. Artist: Vereshchagin, Vasili Vasilyevich (1842-1904)
Picket On The Danube, 1878-1879. Found in the collection of the Museum of Russian Art, Kiev

Cossacks in the Steppe, 1900s. Artist: Vasilkovsky, Sergei Ivanovich (1854-1917)
Cossacks in the Steppe, 1900s. Found in the collection of the Regional Art Museum, Kherson

Turk and Cossack, 1809. Artist: Vernet, Horace (1789-1863)
Turk and Cossack, 1809. Found in the collection of the State Museum Arkhangelskoye Estate, Moscow

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

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"Dnieper Cossacks: A Glimpse into the Fierce and Proud Warriors of Ukraine" Step back in time with these captivating artworks that depict the legendary Dnieper Cossacks, a group of fearless warriors who left an indelible mark on Ukrainian history. Jozef Brandt's masterpiece, "The Zaporozhian Cossacks, " transports us to the heart of their vibrant culture. With meticulous detail, he captures their distinctive attire and fierce determination as they stand united against any threat. In another stunning portrayal, Ilya Repin's "A Zaporozhian" brings forth the rugged beauty of a warrior immersed in deep thought. His weathered face tells tales of countless battles fought for freedom and honor. One cannot speak about the Dnieper Cossacks without mentioning Bohdan Khmelnytsky, their revered Hetman. The anonymous portrait from 1650 showcases his commanding presence and unwavering resolve—a true symbol of leadership during turbulent times. Jean-Baptiste Genty's "Cossacks Game" offers a glimpse into lighter moments amidst their martial existence. Here we witness camaraderie and brotherhood as they engage in friendly competition—an essential aspect of life beyond warfare. Yegor Karneyev's depiction portrays an officer ready for battle; his stern expression mirrors the intensity that defined every encounter with enemies seeking to challenge their sovereignty—their strength unmatched. Henryk Sienkiewicz immortalizes Khmelnytsky once again alongside Tuhay Bey in his epic novel "With Fire and Sword. " This illustration perfectly encapsulates the complex dynamics between allies turned adversaries—a testament to political intrigue shaping historical events. Nikolai Gogol's famous story "Taras Bulba" further delves into the spirit of these warriors—fierce protectors fiercely devoted to family values despite living amidst chaos and conflict.