Polish Muscovite War Collection

The Siege of the Trinity Sergius Lavra in Sergiev Posad, 1891. Artist: Vasily Vereshchagin
The Siege of the Trinity Sergius Lavra in Sergiev Posad, 1891. The Trinity Lavra of St Sergius was founded in Sergiyev Posad (Zagorsk), Russia, in 1345 by St Sergius of Radonezh

Boris Godunov and his Family, 1927. Artist: Zvorykin, Boris Vasilievich (1872-after 1935)
Boris Godunov and his Family, 1927. Private Collection

Fighting in the streets of Moscow between Russians and Poles in 1611, 1699. Creator: Hooghe, Romeyn de (1645-1708)
Fighting in the streets of Moscow between Russians and Poles in 1611, 1699. Private Collection

The Siege of Smolensk, 1609-1611, 1610. Creator: Keller, Georg (1576-1640)
The Siege of Smolensk, 1609-1611, 1610. Private Collection

False Dmitry I, 1903. Private Collection

False Dmitry I. From Thesaurus picturarum, 1564-1606. Found in the Collection of Universitaets- und Landesbibliothek Darmstadt

Medal False Dmitry, 1606. Artist: Anonymous
Medal False Dmitry, 1606. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

False Dmitry I in the Adam Wisniowiecki House, 1876. Artist: Nevrev, Nikolai Vasilyevich (1830-1904)
False Dmitry I in the Adam Wisniowiecki House, 1876. Found in the collection of the Regional Art Museum, Khanty-Mansiysk

Saddle of Prince Dmitry Pozharsky. From the Antiquities of the Russian State, 1849-1853. Private Collection

The sabres of Prince Dmitry Pozharsky and Kuzma Minin, 1849-1853
The sabres of Prince Dmitry Pozharsky and Kuzma Minin. From the Antiquities of the Russian State, 1849-1853. Private Collection

Jan Piotr Sapieha (1569-1611), c. 1630. Creator: Hondius, Hendrik, the Elder (1573-1650)
Jan Piotr Sapieha (1569-1611), c.1630. Private Collection

Jan Piotr Sapieha (1569-1611). Creator: Hondius, Willem (1597-1652 / 58)
Jan Piotr Sapieha (1569-1611). Private Collection

False Dmitry I, ca 1723-1724. Creator: Anonymous
False Dmitry I, ca 1723-1724. Private Collection

Poster for the Opera Dimitri by Victorin de Joncieres, 1876. Found in the Collection of Academie de France a Rome, Villa Medicis

Mortar of False Dmitriy I, 1605. Found in the Collection of State Central Artillery Museum, St. Petersburg

The Time of Troubles. Private Collection

Fighting in the streets of Moscow between Russians and Poles in 1611, 1698. Artist: Aa, Pieter van der (1659-1733)
Fighting in the streets of Moscow between Russians and Poles in 1611, 1698. Found in the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Prince Dmitry Mikhaylovich Pozharsky (1578-1642) with the Sceptre of Monomakh (after Portrait of 161 Artist: Anonymous)
Prince Dmitry Mikhaylovich Pozharsky (1578-1642) with the Sceptre of Monomakh (after Portrait of 1613), 1817. Found in the collection of Russian State Archives of Ancient Documents (RGADA)

The Death of False Dmitriy I. 1606 (From Illustrated Karamzin), 1836. Artist: Chorikov, Boris Artemyevich (1802-1866)
The Death of False Dmitriy I. 1606 (From Illustrated Karamzin), 1836. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

Mikhail Borisovich Shein in the Siege of Smolensk, 1611 (From Illustrated Karamzin), 1836. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

Prince Dmitry Pozharsky wounded in combat with the Poles (From Illustrated Karamzin), 1836. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

False Dmitry I, 1607. Artist: Anonymous
False Dmitry I, 1607. From a private collection

False Dmitry I. Artist: Anonymous
False Dmitry I. Private Collection

The betrothal in absentia of Marina Mniszech and False Demetrius in Krakow on 12 November 1605, Early 17th cen.. Found in the collection of the State History Museum, Moscow

The Siege of Smolensk, 1609-1611, 1612. Artist: Hogenberg, Frans (1535-1590)
The Siege of Smolensk, 1609-1611, 1612. From a private collection

The Arrest of Marina Mniszech, 1860. Artist: Mikeshin, Mikhail Osipovitsch (1835-1896)
The Arrest of Marina Mniszech, 1860. Found in the collection of the Russian State Library, Moscow

Medal commemorating Sigismund IIIs Victory at Smolensk. Artist: Anonymous
Medal commemorating Sigismund IIIs Victory at Smolensk. Found in the collection of the State History Museum, Moscow

Kuzma Minins appeal to the prince Dmitry Pozharsky, 1800s. Artist: Ugryumov, Grigori Ivanovich (1764-1823)
Kuzma Minins appeal to the prince Dmitry Pozharsky, 1800s. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Russian warriors, c. 1620. Artist: Anonymous
Russian warriors, c. 1620. From a private collection

The Battle of Klushino, before 1620. Artist: Boguszowicz, Szymon (after 1575-1648)
The Battle of Klushino, before 1620. Found in the collection of the State Art Gallery, Lviv

The national uprising of Kuzma Minin and Count Dmitry Pozharsky, 1856. Artist: Dusi, Cosroe (1808-1859)
The national uprising of Kuzma Minin and Count Dmitry Pozharsky, 1856. From a private collection

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"The Polish-Muscovite War: A Historical Clash of Empires" Step back in time and witness the tumultuous era of the Polish-Muscovite War, a conflict that shaped the destinies of two powerful nations. This captivating war unfolded against a backdrop of political intrigue, military prowess, and artistic expression. Immerse yourself in the Siege of the Trinity Sergius Lavra in Sergiev Posad, 1891, as depicted by Vasily Vereshchagin. Feel the tension rise as opposing forces clash within these sacred walls, symbolizing a struggle for dominance between Poland and Muscovy. Delve into Boris Godunov's reign through Boris Vasilievich Zvorykin's masterpiece from 1927. Experience his family's intimate moments amidst a turbulent political landscape, revealing both vulnerability and strength. Unravel the enigma surrounding False Dmitry I with Nikolai Vasilyevich Nevrev's portrayal inside Adam Wisniowiecki House in 1876. Witness this pretender to the Russian throne manipulating events while leaving an indelible mark on history. Marvel at historical artifacts like Prince Dmitry Pozharsky's saddle or his sabres showcased in Antiquities of the Russian State from 1849-1853. These relics embody bravery and resilience during Russia's fight against foreign invaders. Discover influential figures such as Jan Piotr Sapieha through Hendrik Hondius' c. 1630 portrait or Willem Hondius' rendition from 1597-1652/58. These noble statesmen played pivotal roles during this conflict, shaping its outcome with their strategic acumen. Explore various depictions of False Dmitry I throughout centuries — anonymous renditions ca 1723-1724 to Thesaurus picturarum illustrations from1564-1606 — capturing different facets of this controversial figure who claimed to be Ivan IV’s lost son.