Lithuanians Collection

Stanislaw I Leszczynski, aka Stanislaus I
3253090 Stanislaw I Leszczynski, aka Stanislaus I; (add.info.: Stanislaw I Leszczynski, aka Stanislaus I, 1677-1766. King of Poland, Grand Duke of Lithuania)

Christoph Radziwill
1577999 Christoph Radziwill; (add.info.: Portrait of Christoph Radziwill (1585-1640) Polish-Lithuanian noble. Dated 17th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Map showing the partition of the Kingdom of Poland and the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, 1799
1577229 Map showing the partition of the Kingdom of Poland and the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, 1799; (add.info.: Map showing the partition of the Kingdom of Poland and the Grand Duchy of Lithuania)

Johannes Hevelius observation of the occultation of Jupiter by the Moon
5312032 Johannes Hevelius observation of the occultation of Jupiter by the Moon; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Johannes Hevelius observation of the occultation of Jupiter by the Moon)

Johannes Hevelius observation of a Full Moon
5312014 Johannes Hevelius observation of a Full Moon; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Johannes Hevelius observation of a Full Moon. Johannes Hevelius (1611-1687) a Polish-Lithuanian Astronomer

Johannes Hevelius observation of the Crescent Moon
5312012 Johannes Hevelius observation of the Crescent Moon; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Johannes Hevelius observation of the Crescent Moon)

A detachment of the Chmielinski corps pursuing the Russians in the village of Ponik
3473156 A detachment of the Chmielinski corps pursuing the Russians in the village of Ponik, Poland during the January Uprising of 1863, from L'Univers Illustre, pub

Stanislaw II August, 1764
1578158 Stanislaw II August, 1764; (add.info.: Portrait of Stanislaw II August (1732-1798) the last King and Grand Duke of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth

Adam Bernard Mickiewicz, 1851
1577140 Adam Bernard Mickiewicz, 1851; (add.info.: Adam Bernard Mickiewicz (1798 - 1855) was a Polish poet, translator, professor of Slavic literature, and political activist

Johannes Hevelius observation of a Gibbous Moon
5312019 Johannes Hevelius observation of a Gibbous Moon; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Johannes Hevelius observation of a Gibbous Moon. Johannes Hevelius (1611-1687) a Polish-Lithuanian Astronomer

Estonia - Lithuania, 1745
2902744 Estonia - Lithuania, 1745; (add.info.: Estonia - Lithuania, 1745.); Buyenlarge Archive/UIG

Russian soldiers attacking the chateau of Count Gebuchow during the January Uprising of 1863 between the former
3473150 Russian soldiers attacking the chateau of Count Gebuchow during the January Uprising of 1863 between the former Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth and the Russian Empire

Engraving depicting the Roman Catholic Cathedral of Wilna
3520831 Engraving depicting the Roman Catholic Cathedral of Wilna; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the Roman Catholic Cathedral of Wilna, Vilnius, Lithuania)

Tadeusz Kosciuszko in plumed hat, wearing two medals, 1870
1574921 Tadeusz Kosciuszko in plumed hat, wearing two medals, 1870; (add.info.: Tadeusz Kosciuszko in plumed hat, wearing two medals, one for the Society of the Cincinnati)

Eastern Front towns under WWI German occupation
3781663 Eastern Front towns under WWI German occupation; (add.info.: Eastern Front towns under World War I German occupation)

Eastern Front towns under WWI German occupation
3781639 Eastern Front towns under WWI German occupation; (add.info.: Eastern Front towns under World War I German occupation.Taken from photograph)

Eastern Front towns under WWI German occupation
3781659 Eastern Front towns under WWI German occupation; (add.info.: Eastern Front towns under World War I German occupation.Taken from photograph)

Eastern Front towns under WWI German occupation
3781640 Eastern Front towns under WWI German occupation; (add.info.: Eastern Front towns under World War I German occupation. Taken from photograph, shows German troops on a burning street in Saule)

Eastern Front towns under WWI German occupation
3781665 Eastern Front towns under WWI German occupation; (add.info.: Eastern Front towns under World War I German occupation)

Eastern Front towns under WWI German occupation
3781656 Eastern Front towns under WWI German occupation; (add.info.: Eastern Front towns under World War I German occupation.Taken from photograph, shows wide view of Kaunas ('Kowno')

Sigismund III Vasa. Portrait. (print)
7419865 Sigismund III Vasa. Portrait. (print) by Passe, Crispin I de (c.1565-1637) (after); (add.info.: Sigismund III Vasa, 1566 - 1632. King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania 1587 to 1632)

Poland. Mazoviens, Highlanders, Lithuanians, Cracowians
Poland. From left to right: 1- Mazoviens, 2- Highlanders, 3- Lithuanians, 4- Cracowians. Engraving by Lemaitre. History of Poland, by Charles Foster. Panorama Universal, 1840

Map of the Sea (Carta marina) by Olaus Magnus (1490-1557), 1572 (engraving)
7393830 Map of the Sea (Carta marina) by Olaus Magnus (1490-1557), 1572 (engraving) by Lafrery, Antoine (1512-77); Private Collection; (add.info)

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

Johann III Sobieski, Jan III Sobieski, Jonas Sobieskis, 17 August 1629, 17 June 1696
7279970 Johann III Sobieski, Jan III Sobieski, Jonas Sobieskis, 17 August 1629, 17 June 1696 by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Johann III Sobieski, Jan III Sobieski)

Fishing village on the Curonian Lagoon in Lithuania, Historic, digital reproduction of an original 19th-century
7279062 Fishing village on the Curonian Lagoon in Lithuania, Historic, digital reproduction of an original 19th-century painting by Unknown Artist

Louise of Lorraine, Queen of France, 1575. 1825 (lithograph)
7236862 Louise of Lorraine, Queen of France, 1575. 1825 (lithograph) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Louise of Lorraine, 1553-1601, Queen of France)

Sigismund III Vasa. Portrait
7243368 Sigismund III Vasa. Portrait. by Bolswert, Schelte Adams (c.1586-1659); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sigismund III Vasa, 1566-1632)

A Russian peasants home in Lithuania (engraving)
7161003 A Russian peasants home in Lithuania (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Russian peasants home in Lithuania)

Members of the League of Nations (colour litho)
7163177 Members of the League of Nations (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Members of the League of Nations)

Pagan Lithuanians making offerings in a sacred grove (engraving)
3647357 Pagan Lithuanians making offerings in a sacred grove (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pagan Lithuanians making offerings in a sacred grove)

Forest in Lithuania (coloured engraving)
3630077 Forest in Lithuania (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Forest in Lithuania)

Occupation of Vilnius, Lithuania, by German troops during World War I, 1915 (b / w photo)
6029882 Occupation of Vilnius, Lithuania, by German troops during World War I, 1915 (b/w photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Occupation of Vilnius)

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)

Barbara Radziwiłłowna (litho)
821135 Barbara Radziwiłłowna (litho) by Polish School, (16th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Barbara Radziwiłł (6 December 1520 - 8 May 1551)

The Bull and the Airplane (Colour Litho)
2783867 The Bull and the Airplane (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The bull and the plane)

Lithuanians (engraving)
3625146 Lithuanians (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lithuanians. Illustration for History of Russia by Alfred Rambaud (Bolles, c 1890)

Tadeusz Kosciuszko, Polish-Lithuanian general who led an uprising against Russian and Prussian rule (engraving)
3647593 Tadeusz Kosciuszko, Polish-Lithuanian general who led an uprising against Russian and Prussian rule (engraving) by German School

Knights of the Teutonic order combating the Lithuanians and Poles (engraving)
655736 Knights of the Teutonic order combating the Lithuanians and Poles (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Fancy dress costumes (colour litho)
5227880 Fancy dress costumes (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fancy dress costumes.); © Look and Learn

Europe: forest in Lithuania; German village; Italian country road (coloured engraving)
3630087 Europe: forest in Lithuania; German village; Italian country road (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Europe)

Polish and Lithuanian Costumes (engraving)
2773668 Polish and Lithuanian Costumes (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Polish and Lithuanian Costumes)

Expulsion of the Lithuanian Jews (engraving)
1101037 Expulsion of the Lithuanian Jews (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Expulsion of the Lithuanian Jews)

Creation of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth by the Union of Lublin, 1569 (engraving)
3647463 Creation of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth by the Union of Lublin, 1569 (engraving) by Matejko, Jan (1838-93); Private Collection; (add.info)

Tadeusz Kosciuszko (1746-1817), Polish-Lithuanian soldier and military engineer (engraving)
3638228 Tadeusz Kosciuszko (1746-1817), Polish-Lithuanian soldier and military engineer (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tadeusz Kosciuszko (1746-1817)

Habit of a Lady of Livonia in 1577 (engraving)
3640580 Habit of a Lady of Livonia in 1577 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Habit of a Lady of Livonia in 1577)

Animals and plants of the Forest of Bialowicz, Lithuania (colour litho)
3101057 Animals and plants of the Forest of Bialowicz, Lithuania (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Animals and plants of the Forest of Bialowicz)

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"Lithuanians: A Rich Tapestry of History and Culture" From the picturesque landscapes of Poland's Mazovian region to the vibrant city life in Cracow, they have left an indelible mark on Eastern Europe. Known for their resilience and strong sense of identity, they have proudly preserved their traditions throughout the centuries. One cannot discuss Lithuania without mentioning its illustrious past. The Battle of Vienna stands as a testament to their bravery, with King Johann III Sobieski leading his troops to victory against the Ottoman Empire. His triumph was celebrated not only by his people but also by Pope Innocent XI himself. The artistic prowess is equally remarkable. Olaus Magnus' "Map of the Sea" showcases their mastery in cartography, while 19th-century paintings capture the serene beauty of fishing villages along the Curonian Lagoon. Their creativity extended beyond art; they were pioneers in horology too, inventing one of the first spring-driven clocks. Lithuania's history has seen both triumphs and hardships. During Napoleon's retreat from Russia, Vilna became a witness to chaos and despair as depicted in Victor Adam's engraving. However, Lithuanians persevered through adversity, exemplified by Queen Louise of Lorraine who stood steadfastly beside her husband during challenging times. Religion played a significant role in shaping Lithuanian culture. Pagan rituals held great importance for them as shown in engravings depicting sacred groves where offerings were made. Later on, Christianity took root under Sigismund III Vasa's reign. Lithuania has also contributed to international affairs through organizations like the League of Nations which aimed at promoting peace and cooperation among nations. Today, Lithuanians continue to cherish their heritage while embracing modernity, and are proud Highlanders known for their warm hospitality and love for nature—a trait that can be traced back to ancient times when their ancestors lived in harmony with the land.