John Iii Sobieski Collection

John III Sobieski sending message of victory to the Pope Innocent XI after the Battle of Vienna, 1883. Found in the Collection of Musei Vaticani in Viale Vaticano, Rome

Ottoman Empire defeated in Vienna, 1683
King John III Sobieski leads Polish forces repulsing the Ottoman Turks from Vienna, 1683. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Departure from Wilanow of John III Sobieski and Marysienka, 1897. Creator: Brandt
Departure from Wilanow of John III Sobieski and Marysienka, 1897. Found in the Collection of Muzeum Narodowe, Warsaw

Portrait of John III Sobieski (1629-1696), King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania, 1768-1771. Found in the Collection of the Royal Castle, Warsaw

Sobieski at Vienna, Between 1864 and 1870. Creator: Khlebovsky, Stanislav (1835-1884)
Sobieski at Vienna, Between 1864 and 1870. Found in the collection of the Muzeum Narodowe, Krakow

The Battle of Khotyn on 11 November 1673, c. 1800. Creator: Smuglewicz, Franciszek (1745-1807)
The Battle of Khotyn on 11 November 1673, c. 1800. Found in the collection of the Muzeum Narodowe, Krakow

John III Sobieski Monument, Lazienki Park or Royal Baths Park, winter, Warsaw, Masovian Voivodeship, Poland

Sobieski sending message of victory to the Pope after the Battle of Vienna, 1883 (oil on canvas)
868011 Sobieski sending message of victory to the Pope after the Battle of Vienna, 1883 (oil on canvas) by Matejko, Jan (1838-93); Vatican Museums and Galleries

John III Sobieski, King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania (chromolitho)
1093560 John III Sobieski, King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John III Sobieski)

Relief of John III Sobieski receives the surrender of the Turkish troops
1272754 Relief of John III Sobieski receives the surrender of the Turkish troops, after victory at the Battle of Vienna (marble) by Polish School, (17th century); Bibliotheque Polonaise, Paris

The liberators of Vienna entering the city, 1683 (engraving)
3647529 The liberators of Vienna entering the city, 1683 (engraving) by Camphausen, Wilhelm (1818-85); Private Collection; (add.info.: The liberators of Vienna entering the city, 1683)

John Sobieski (engraving)
816831 John Sobieski (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John III Sobieski, King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania)

Half-armour of John III Sobieski (litho)
964720 Half-armour of John III Sobieski (litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Half-armour of John III Sobieski, King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania)

John Sobieski at the Relief of Vienna, 1683, (c1915). Creator: Unknown
John Sobieski at the Relief of Vienna, 1683, (c1915). John III Sobieski (1629-1696), King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania, defends Vienna against the Turks

John III Sobieski (1629-1696), King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania, 1683. Artist
John III Sobieski (1629-1696), King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania, 1683. From a private collection

King John III Sobieski at the Battle of Khotyn on 11 November 1673, 1673. Artist
King John III Sobieski at the Battle of Khotyn on 11 November 1673, 1673. From a private collection

The Siege of Trembowla in 1675, 1690. Artist: Hooghe, Romeyn de (1645-1708)
The Siege of Trembowla in 1675, 1690. From a private collection

Vienna Print Cycle, Capturing the Great Standard, 1683 (engraving)
CZA228702 Vienna Print Cycle, Capturing the Great Standard, 1683 (engraving) by Hooghe, Romeyn de (d.1708); 16.5x20 cm; Czartoryski Museum, Cracow

Equestrian Statue of John Sobieski trampling a Turk, Newby Hall, North Yorkshire, 20th century. Artist: CM Dixon
Equestrian Statue of John Sobieski trampling a Turk, Newby Hall, North Yorkshire, 20th century. John III Sobieski (1629-1696) was elective king of Poland (1674-96)

Portrait of John III Sobieski (1629-1696), King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania, ca 1685. Artist: Anonymous
Portrait of John III Sobieski (1629-1696), King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania, ca 1685. Found in the collection of the Historical Museum, Sanok

John III Sobieski, King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania, 19th century. Artist: Hippolyte Louis Emile Pauquet
John III Sobieski, King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania, 19th century

Allegory of King John III Sobieski, 1675. Artist: Hooghe, Romeyn de (1645-1708)
Allegory of King John III Sobieski, 1675. From a private collection

Taurus Poniatovii constellation. Illustrated card from a 19th century astronomical teaching aid called Uranias Mirror, after the Greek muse of astronomy

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John III Sobieski, the heroic King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania, etched his name in history with his remarkable triumph over the Ottoman Empire at the Battle of Vienna in 1683. As winter embraced Lazienki Park in Warsaw, Masovian Voivodeship, Poland, a monument stood tall to honor this legendary leader. The monument depicted Sobieski sending a message of victory to Pope Innocent XI after the decisive battle that saved Europe from Ottoman invasion. In an oil on canvas masterpiece created in 1883, Sobieski's triumphant moment was immortalized as he sent word to the Pope about his resounding success. This chromolitho portrait showcased John III Sobieski's regal stature and unwavering determination. The relief sculpture captured another significant event during this historic campaign - when Sobieski received the surrender of Turkish troops. It symbolized not only his military prowess but also his ability to unite nations against a common enemy. Engraved depictions vividly portrayed how Vienna rejoiced as its liberators entered the city gates in 1683. These engravings served as testaments to Sobieski's bravery and strategic brilliance that shattered Ottoman dominance. A lithograph showcased half-armour worn by John III Sobieski during these critical times – a visual reminder of his courage amidst chaos. Another engraving highlighted him leading troops at the Relief of Vienna; it exuded strength and resilience even centuries later. Even years after his reign ended, John III Sobieski continued to captivate hearts and minds. In 1897, an image captured their departure from Wilanow – a poignant scene depicting both royalty and love between John III Sobieski and Marysienka. John III Sobieski remains an iconic figure whose legacy reverberates through time. His indomitable spirit lives on through monuments like those found in Lazienki Park, reminding us of his pivotal role in shaping Europe's destiny.