Vasilyevsky Island Collection

View towards Vantovy Bridge (Vantovy Most) and Vasilyevsky Island, (Vasilyevsky Ostrov) from the Park of the 300 years anniversary of Saint Petersburg, Saint Petersburg, Russia

A View from St. Petersburg, 1817. Creator: Shchedrin, Sylvester Feodosiyevich (1791-1830)
A View from St. Petersburg, 1817. Found in the Collection of Sinebrychoffin Taidemuseo, Helsinki

Facade of the Stock Exchange Building on the Spit of Vasilyevsky Island, with Two Rostral Columns. Found in the Collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Stock exchange and Admirality in St. Petersburg, First half of the 19th cent Artist: Beggrov
Stock exchange and Admirality in St. Petersburg, First half of the 19th cent.. Found in the collection of Bibliotheque municipale de Nancy

The Rostral Column near the Stock Exchange in St. Petersburg, 1878. Artist: Bogolyubov, Alexei Petrovich (1824-1896)
The Rostral Column near the Stock Exchange in St. Petersburg, 1878. Private Collection

View to the Admiralty, old St Isaacs Cathedral, English embankment and Academy of Sciences from Vas Artist: Atkinson
View to the Admiralty, old St Isaacs Cathedral, English embankment and Academy of Sciences from Vasilyevsky Island, Between 1802 and 1805. Found in the collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

View to the Spit of Vasilyevsky Island and Peter and Paul Fortress, Between 1802 and 1805. Found in the collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

View to the Spit of Vasilyevsky Island, 1810s. Artist: Chessky (Cheskoy), Ivan Vasilievich (1782-1848)
View to the Spit of Vasilyevsky Island, 1810s. Found in the collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Folk school at the Vasilyevsky Island in Petersburg, 1897. Artist: Anonymous
Folk school at the Vasilyevsky Island in Petersburg, 1897. Found in the collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

The Academy of Sciences (Series Views of Saint Petersburg), 1820s. Artist: Pluchart, Alexander (1777-1827)
The Academy of Sciences (Series Views of Saint Petersburg), 1820s. From a private collection

View of the Blagoveshchensky Bridge in Saint Petersburg, 1851. Artist: Sadovnikov, Vasily Semyonovich (1800-1879)
View of the Blagoveshchensky Bridge in Saint Petersburg, 1851. Found in the collection of the State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg

Chapel of Saint Nicholas at the Nikolaevsky Bridge in Saint Petersburg, 1840s. Found in the collection of State Museum of A.S. Pushkin, Moscow

The Annunciation Church at the Vasilyevsky Island in Saint Petersburg, 1840s. Found in the collection of State Museum of A.S. Pushkin, Moscow

The Saint Andrews Cathedral in Saint Petersburg, c. 1833
The Saint Andrews Cathedral in Saint Petersburg, c.1833. Found in the collection of State Museum of A.S. Pushkin, Moscow

View of the Neva River between the Galley Yard and the Vasilyevsky Island (Book to the 50th anniversary of St Petersburg), 1753. Found in the collection of the Russian National Library, St. Petersburg

View of the Neva at the Vasilyevsky Island, 1898. Artist: Beggrov, Alexander Karlovich (1841-1914)
View of the Neva at the Vasilyevsky Island, 1898. From a private collection

Panoramic view of Saint Petersburg, Between 1805 and 1807. Artist: Atkinson, John Augustus (1775-1831)
Panoramic view of Saint Petersburg, Between 1805 and 1807. From a private collection

View of the Winter Palace of the Vasilyevsky Island, 1796. Artist: Mayr, Johann Georg, von (1760-1816)
View of the Winter Palace of the Vasilyevsky Island, 1796. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

River Neva, towards Yassilievsky Island, Leningrad, 20th century. Artist: CM Dixon
River Neva, towards Yassilievsky Island, Leningrad, 20th century. Flowing from Lake Ladoga through the western part of Leningrad Oblast to the Neva Bay of the Gulf of Finland

Russia, St. Petersburg, Spit of Vasilyevsky Island. Rostral (prow in Latin) Columns memorial

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Vasilyevsky Island: A Stroll Through History Step into the enchanting world of Vasilyevsky Island, a captivating destination that holds centuries of history and architectural wonders. As you explore this picturesque island in Saint Petersburg, Russia, you'll be transported back in time to witness the city's evolution through the eyes of talented artists. The Academy of Sciences stands proudly on Vasilyevsky Island, its grandeur captured by Pluchart in his series "Views of Saint Petersburg" from the 1820s. This iconic institution has been at the forefront of scientific discovery for centuries, shaping our understanding of the world. From the Park of the 300 years anniversary of Saint Petersburg, take in breathtaking views towards Vantovy Bridge and Vasilyevsky Island itself. Sylvester Feodosiyevich Shchedrin's masterpiece "A View from St. Petersburg" transports us to 1817 when this vista was already captivating hearts with its beauty. One cannot miss the magnificent Stock Exchange Building on the Spit adorned with two Rostral Columns. Karl Petrovich Beggrov's portrayal showcases their majestic presence against a backdrop that exudes elegance and power during Russia's first half-century. Alexei Petrovich Bogolyubov immortalizes The Rostral Column near the Stock Exchange in his artwork from 1878. These columns have stood as symbols marking maritime trade routes since ancient times and continue to inspire awe today. Gaze upon Vasilevskiy Island's treasures through John Augustus Atkinson's lens as he captures stunning views including old St Isaac’s Cathedral and English Embankment from various vantage points throughout different periods. Ivan Vasilievich Chessky invites us into his depiction from the 1810s where we can marvel at how much has changed while still feeling an undeniable connection to those who walked these streets before us.