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Peter I Collection (#5)

Peter I, also known as Peter the Great, was a prominent figure in Russian history. His military achievements and reforms left an indelible mark on his country

Background imagePeter I Collection: Portrait of Princess Charlotte of Brunswick-Wolfenbuttel (1694-1715)

Portrait of Princess Charlotte of Brunswick-Wolfenbuttel (1694-1715), wife of Tsarevich Alexei Petro Artist: Wortmann
Portrait of Princess Charlotte of Brunswick-Wolfenbuttel (1694-1715), wife of Tsarevich Alexei Petrovich of Russia, c. 1740. Private Collection

Background imagePeter I Collection: Map of Muscovy

Map of Muscovy. Private Collection

Background imagePeter I Collection: Map of Muscovy, with coats of arms, Russian coins of the day and explanatory panels

Map of Muscovy, with coats of arms, Russian coins of the day and explanatory panels. Private Collection

Background imagePeter I Collection: Peter I on His Deathbed

Peter I on His Deathbed. Found in the Collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Background imagePeter I Collection: Flagship Goto Predestinatsia (The Providence of God) built by Peter the Great at Voronezh, 1700

Flagship Goto Predestinatsia (The Providence of God) built by Peter the Great at Voronezh, 1700. Found in the Collection of State Central Navy Museum, St. Petersburg

Background imagePeter I Collection: Harbour at Kronshtadt. Draft

Harbour at Kronshtadt. Draft. Found in the Collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Background imagePeter I Collection: The Birth of Tsarevich Pyotr Alexeyevich

The Birth of Tsarevich Pyotr Alexeyevich. Found in the Collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Background imagePeter I Collection: Portrait of general admiral Francois Lefort (1656-1699)

Portrait of general admiral Francois Lefort (1656-1699). Found in the Collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Background imagePeter I Collection: Peter the Great with his page Abraham Hannibal, ca 1720

Peter the Great with his page Abraham Hannibal, ca 1720. Found in the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Background imagePeter I Collection: The Peter I edict on the introduction of the Julian calendar in Russia, 1699

The Peter I edict on the introduction of the Julian calendar in Russia, 1699. Found in the collection of State History Museum, Moscow

Background imagePeter I Collection: Prince Charles XIII of Sweden at the battle of Hogland on 17 July 1788

Prince Charles XIII of Sweden at the battle of Hogland on 17 July 1788. Private Collection

Background imagePeter I Collection: Equestrian Portrait of Peter the Great (1672-1725), 1721

Equestrian Portrait of Peter the Great (1672-1725), 1721. Private Collection

Background imagePeter I Collection: Double hemisphere map of the World, 1713. Artist: Kiprianov, Vasily Anufrievich (1669-after 1723)

Double hemisphere map of the World, 1713. Artist: Kiprianov, Vasily Anufrievich (1669-after 1723)
Double hemisphere map of the World, 1713. Found in the collection of Russian National Library, St. Petersburg

Background imagePeter I Collection: View of the Siege of Parnu on August 1710, 1715. Artist: Pickaert, Pieter (ca 1670-1737)

View of the Siege of Parnu on August 1710, 1715. Artist: Pickaert, Pieter (ca 1670-1737)
View of the Siege of Parnu on August 1710, 1715. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

Background imagePeter I Collection: View of the Siege of Viborg on 13 June 1710, 1715. Artist: Rostovtsev

View of the Siege of Viborg on 13 June 1710, 1715. Artist: Rostovtsev, Alexei Ivanovich (1670s-1730s)
View of the Siege of Viborg on 13 June 1710, 1715. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

Background imagePeter I Collection: Map of the Battle of Poltava on 27 June 1709, 1713. Artist: Anonymous

Map of the Battle of Poltava on 27 June 1709, 1713. Artist: Anonymous
Map of the Battle of Poltava on 27 June 1709, 1713. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

Background imagePeter I Collection: Double page of Theophan Prokopovichs treatise Truth about the Monarchs Will, 1722

Double page of Theophan Prokopovichs treatise Truth about the Monarchs Will, 1722. Artist: Historical Document
Double page of Theophan Prokopovichs treatise Truth about the Monarchs Will, 1722. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

Background imagePeter I Collection: Cover page of Theophan Prokopovichs treatise Truth about the Monarchs Will, 1722

Cover page of Theophan Prokopovichs treatise Truth about the Monarchs Will, 1722. Artist: Historical Document
Cover page of Theophan Prokopovichs treatise Truth about the Monarchs Will, 1722. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

Background imagePeter I Collection: Life Portrait of Emperor Peter I the Great (1672-1725). Artist: Moor, Carel de (1656-1738)

Life Portrait of Emperor Peter I the Great (1672-1725). Artist: Moor, Carel de (1656-1738)
Life Portrait of Emperor Peter I the Great (1672-1725). Private Collection

Background imagePeter I Collection: Military exercise of the Fun forces of Peter I near Kozukhovo, 1880

Military exercise of the Fun forces of Peter I near Kozukhovo, 1880. Artist: Kivshenko, Alexei Danilovich (1851-1895)
Military exercise of the Fun forces of Peter I near Kozukhovo, 1880. Found in the collection of State Central Navy Museum, St. Petersburg

Background imagePeter I Collection: Peter the Great crossing the Neva, 1882. Artist: Anonymous

Peter the Great crossing the Neva, 1882. Artist: Anonymous
Peter the Great crossing the Neva, 1882. Private Collection

Background imagePeter I Collection: Portrait of Francois Lefort (1656-1699), 1698. Artist: Musscher, Michiel van (1645-1705)

Portrait of Francois Lefort (1656-1699), 1698. Artist: Musscher, Michiel van (1645-1705)
Portrait of Francois Lefort (1656-1699), 1698. Private Collection

Background imagePeter I Collection: Princess Maria Alexandrovna Menshikova. Study for Menshikov in Berezov, 1882

Princess Maria Alexandrovna Menshikova. Study for Menshikov in Berezov, 1882. Private Collection

Background imagePeter I Collection: The Siege and Battle of Narva in 1700, 1726. Artist: Aa, Pieter van der (1659-1733)

The Siege and Battle of Narva in 1700, 1726. Artist: Aa, Pieter van der (1659-1733)
The Siege and Battle of Narva in 1700, 1726. Found in the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Background imagePeter I Collection: Portrait of Count Pavel Ivanovich Yaguzhinsky (1683?1736), 1821-1822

Portrait of Count Pavel Ivanovich Yaguzhinsky (1683?1736), 1821-1822. Artist: Afanasyev, Afanasy (active c. 1809-1826)
Portrait of Count Pavel Ivanovich Yaguzhinsky (1683?1736), 1821-1822. Found in the collection of Russian National Library, St. Petersburg

Background imagePeter I Collection: Young Peter the Great receives gifts from the merchants, 1875. Artist: Anonymous

Young Peter the Great receives gifts from the merchants, 1875. Artist: Anonymous
Young Peter the Great receives gifts from the merchants, 1875. Private Collection

Background imagePeter I Collection: Peter I in Arkhangelsk between the Dutch and English merchants, 19th century. Artist: Anonymous

Peter I in Arkhangelsk between the Dutch and English merchants, 19th century. Artist: Anonymous
Peter I in Arkhangelsk between the Dutch and English merchants, 19th century. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

Background imagePeter I Collection: Peter the Great takes Menshikov Catherine away, 1833. Artist: Russian Master

Peter the Great takes Menshikov Catherine away, 1833. Artist: Russian Master
Peter the Great takes Menshikov Catherine away, 1833. Found in the collection of State History Museum, Moscow

Background imagePeter I Collection: The Battle of Hoglande on 22 July 1713, 1713. Artist: Anonymous

The Battle of Hoglande on 22 July 1713, 1713. Artist: Anonymous
The Battle of Hoglande on 22 July 1713, 1713. Private Collection

Background imagePeter I Collection: The naval Battle of Oland on 26 July 1789, 1804. Artist: Anonymous

The naval Battle of Oland on 26 July 1789, 1804. Artist: Anonymous
The naval Battle of Oland on 26 July 1789, 1804. Private Collection

Background imagePeter I Collection: Portrait of Alexander Danilovich Menshikov, Generalissimo, Prince of the Holy Roman Empire

Portrait of Alexander Danilovich Menshikov, Generalissimo, Prince of the Holy Roman Empire and Duke Artist: Anonymous
Portrait of Alexander Danilovich Menshikov, Generalissimo, Prince of the Holy Roman Empire and Duke of Ingria (1673-1729), 18th century. Found in the collection of A

Background imagePeter I Collection: The Botik of Peter the Great, 1906. Artist: Lanceray (Lansere), Evgeny Evgenyevich (1875-1946)

The Botik of Peter the Great, 1906. Artist: Lanceray (Lansere), Evgeny Evgenyevich (1875-1946)
The Botik of Peter the Great, 1906. Found in the collection of State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Background imagePeter I Collection: View of the Summer Palace of Peter I, 1809. Artist: Martynov, Andrei Yefimovich (1768-1826)

View of the Summer Palace of Peter I, 1809. Artist: Martynov, Andrei Yefimovich (1768-1826)
View of the Summer Palace of Peter I, 1809. Found in the collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Background imagePeter I Collection: Portrait of Empress Catherine I. (1684-1727), First third of 18th century. Artist: Anonymous

Portrait of Empress Catherine I. (1684-1727), First third of 18th century. Artist: Anonymous
Portrait of Empress Catherine I. (1684-1727), First third of 18th century. Found in the collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Background imagePeter I Collection: Portrait of the Tsarina Natalia Naryshkina (1651-1694), wife of tsar Alexis I of Russia

Portrait of the Tsarina Natalia Naryshkina (1651-1694), wife of tsar Alexis I of Russia, First third Artist: Anonymous
Portrait of the Tsarina Natalia Naryshkina (1651-1694), wife of tsar Alexis I of Russia, First third of 18th century. Found in the collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Background imagePeter I Collection: Peter I in Holland, 1690s. Artist: Anonymous

Peter I in Holland, 1690s. Artist: Anonymous
Peter I in Holland, 1690s. Found in the collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Background imagePeter I Collection: Portrait of Emperor Peter I the Great (1672-1725), 1754. Artist: Lomonosov

Portrait of Emperor Peter I the Great (1672-1725), 1754. Artist: Lomonosov, Mikhail Vasilyevich (1711-1765)
Portrait of Emperor Peter I the Great (1672-1725), 1754. Found in the collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Background imagePeter I Collection: The Battle of Poltava on 27 June 1709, 1715. Artist: Zubov, Alexei Fyodorovich (1682-after 1750)

The Battle of Poltava on 27 June 1709, 1715. Artist: Zubov, Alexei Fyodorovich (1682-after 1750)
The Battle of Poltava on 27 June 1709, 1715. Found in the collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Background imagePeter I Collection: The battle at the mouth of the Neva on May 18, 1703, 1720s. Artist: Zubov

The battle at the mouth of the Neva on May 18, 1703, 1720s. Artist: Zubov, Alexei Fyodorovich (1682-after 1750)
The battle at the mouth of the Neva on May 18, 1703, 1720s. Found in the collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Background imagePeter I Collection: Riga swearing allegiance to Peter the Great, 1710, 1868. Artist: Kotzebue, Alexander von (1815-1889)

Riga swearing allegiance to Peter the Great, 1710, 1868. Artist: Kotzebue, Alexander von (1815-1889)
Riga swearing allegiance to Peter the Great, 1710, 1868. Found in the collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Background imagePeter I Collection: Tsar Peter the Great and Mayor Nicolaes Witsen studying a map, 1814

Tsar Peter the Great and Mayor Nicolaes Witsen studying a map, 1814. Artist: Marcus, Jacob Ernst (1774-1826)
Tsar Peter the Great and Mayor Nicolaes Witsen studying a map, 1814. Found in the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Background imagePeter I Collection: Interior of the Czar Peter House in Zaandam, 1697, Mid of the 19th century. Artist: Anonymous

Interior of the Czar Peter House in Zaandam, 1697, Mid of the 19th century. Artist: Anonymous
Interior of the Czar Peter House in Zaandam, 1697, Mid of the 19th century. Found in the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Background imagePeter I Collection: Peter the Great working at Amsterdam Naval Shipyard, Second Half of the 18th century

Peter the Great working at Amsterdam Naval Shipyard, Second Half of the 18th century. Found in the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Background imagePeter I Collection: Peter the Great crowns his wife Catherine I as Empress, 1726. Artist: Picart, Bernard (1673?1733)

Peter the Great crowns his wife Catherine I as Empress, 1726. Artist: Picart, Bernard (1673?1733)
Peter the Great crowns his wife Catherine I as Empress, 1726. Found in the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Background imagePeter I Collection: Peter the Great visiting the Museum Wildianum on 13 December 1697

Peter the Great visiting the Museum Wildianum on 13 December 1697. Artist: Wilde, Maria de (1682-1729)
Peter the Great visiting the Museum Wildianum on 13 December 1697. Found in the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Background imagePeter I Collection: Wooden cash (or writing) box with poptrait of Peter the Greats son, ca. 1695

Wooden cash (or writing) box with poptrait of Peter the Greats son, ca. 1695. Artist: Anonymous master
Wooden cash (or writing) box with poptrait of Peter the Greats son, ca. 1695. Found in the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Background imagePeter I Collection: The Death of Peter the Great on 8 February 1725, 1727. Artist: Schenk, Leonard (1696-1767)

The Death of Peter the Great on 8 February 1725, 1727. Artist: Schenk, Leonard (1696-1767)
The Death of Peter the Great on 8 February 1725, 1727. Found in the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Background imagePeter I Collection: Arrival of Tsar Peter the Great in Zaandam, 1697, c. 1829. Artist: Velijn, Philippus (1787-1836)

Arrival of Tsar Peter the Great in Zaandam, 1697, c. 1829. Artist: Velijn, Philippus (1787-1836)
Arrival of Tsar Peter the Great in Zaandam, 1697, c. 1829. Found in the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam




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Peter I, also known as Peter the Great, was a prominent figure in Russian history. His military achievements and reforms left an indelible mark on his country. In "The Apotheosis of Peter's Military Glory, " artist Pieter Pickaert captures the grandeur of his triumphs. Another portrait by Grigori Molchanov depicts Tsarevich Peter Petrovich as Cupid, perhaps symbolizing his youthful vigor and potential. An anonymous creator immortalized Peter the Great in a 1830 painting that showcases his commanding presence and determination. The naval battles depicted in "HMS Wachtmeister fighting against the Russian squadron" and "The Naval Battle of Reval" highlight Russia's maritime strength under Peter's leadership. In another artwork titled "Peter I in the Rebellion of the Old Believers, " we see him navigating religious tensions within his realm with diplomacy and tact. This demonstrates not only his military prowess but also his ability to govern effectively. During World War I, France paid tribute to Serbia's heroism while King Peter I visited trenches at the frontlines himself. These acts showcase both their mutual respect for each other and their shared commitment to defending freedom. A digitally restored reproduction of a 19th-century original reveals Crown Tsar Peter I wore during significant moments in Russian history—a symbol of power passed down through generations. Lastly, a color lithograph portrays Peter I being proclaimed King of Serbia—an acknowledgment of his influence beyond Russia's borders. A falconer alongside him represents nobility while highlighting Duke Brittany’s armorial tunic with its coat-of-arms—symbolic connections between rulers across time. Overall, these artworks provide glimpses into different aspects of Peter I’s life: from military victories to diplomatic endeavors; from religious conflicts to international recognition; from personal adornments to historical proclamations—all contributing to understanding this influential leader who shaped Russia’s destiny for centuries to come.