Ivan Iv The Terrible Collection (#2)

Vasilisa Melentyevna and Tsar Ivan the Terrible, 1875. Artist: Sedov, Grigori Semyonovich (1836-1884)
Vasilisa Melentyevna and Tsar Ivan the Terrible, 1875. Found in the collection of the State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg

Strelets Patrol at the Ilyinsky Gates in Old Moscow, 1897. Artist: Ryabushkin, Andrei Petrovich (1861-1904)
Strelets Patrol at the Ilyinsky Gates in Old Moscow, 1897. Found in the collection of the State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg

Ivan the Terrible, 1897. Artist: Pelevin, Ivan Andreyevich (1840-1917)
Ivan the Terrible, 1897. Found in the collection of the State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg

Tsar Ivan IV the Terrible. Artist: Novoskoltsev, Alexander Nikanorovich (1853-1919)
Tsar Ivan IV the Terrible. Found in the collection of the Regional I. Kramskoi Art Museum, Voronezh

Fools coat. Boyar Druzhina Andreyevich Morozov before Ivan the Terrible, 1885. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Strelets on the Moscow Kremlin tower at Moonlit Night, 1890s. Artist: Matveyev, Nikolai Sergeyevich (1855-1939)
Strelets on the Moscow Kremlin tower at Moonlit Night, 1890s. Found in the collection of the State Central M. Glinka Museum of Music, Moscow

The Time of Troubles. Artist: Makovsky, Konstantin Yegorovich (1839-1915)
The Time of Troubles. Found in the collection of the Regional I. Kramskoi Art Museum, Voronezh

Jester of Tsar Ivan the Terrible. Artist: Litovchenko, Alexander Dmitrievich (1835-1890)
Jester of Tsar Ivan the Terrible. Found in the collection of the N. Yaroshenko Art Museum, Kislovodsk

An edict are written, 1890. Artist: Karelin, Andrei Andreevich (1866-1928)
An edict are written, 1890. Found in the collection of the State Art Museum, Dnepropetrovsk

The Streltsy, 1907. Artist: Ivanov, Sergei Vasilyevich (1864-1910)
The Streltsy, 1907. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

On the border guard of Muscovy. Artist: Ivanov, Sergei Vasilyevich (1864-1910)
On the border guard of Muscovy. Found in the collection of State Central Museum of the Border Guard Service of Russia

Portrait of Moscow Monarchs Ivan III, Vasili III Ivanovich, Ivan IV of Russia and entourage. Artist: Anonymous
Portrait of Moscow Monarchs Ivan III, Vasili III Ivanovich, Ivan IV of Russia and entourage. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Grand Duke of Muscovy, 1577. Artist: Bruyn, Abraham de (1540-1587)
Grand Duke of Muscovy, 1577. Found in the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

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"Ivan IV the Terrible: A Complex Legacy of Power and Atrocities" Ivan IV, also known as Ivan the Terrible, was a significant figure in Russian history. His reign saw both remarkable achievements and brutal atrocities that left a lasting impact on his country. One of Ivan's notable contributions was the establishment of The Code of Law (Sudebnik) in 1550. This legal document aimed to bring order and justice to Russia by outlining laws and regulations for its citizens. However, Ivan's rule was marred by acts of extreme violence. The Russian atrocities in Livonia during 1577-1578 were particularly infamous. Accounts from Johann Jakob Wicks Sammlung von Nachrichten depicted the horrifying events that occurred during this period. To understand Ivan's background, we must delve into his lineage. He descended from prominent figures such as Rurik, Igor of Kiev, Olga, Sviatoslav, and Vladimir the Great – all influential rulers who shaped Russian history. Artistic depictions have captured different aspects of Ivan's life. Luigi Giarre portrayed him alongside other monarchs in "Portraits of the Russian Monarchy, " while Giulio Ferrario illustrated him wearing a silk caftan in "Il costume antico. " These artworks provide glimpses into his appearance and status during his time. Religion played a significant role in Ivan's life as well. Asaph's depiction from "The Book of Psalms" showcased his devotion to faith amidst political power struggles. Literature also explored Ivan's character through works like M. Lermontov’s poem "The Song of the Merchant Kalashnikov. " This piece shed light on both his accomplishments and controversies. Furthermore, historical records reveal diplomatic interactions between Muscovite ambassadors and foreign powers like Regensburg’s Imperial Diet in July 1576 – highlighting Russia’s presence on an international stage during Ivan’s reign.