Waza Collection

The Battle of Chocim 1621, 1867. Creator: Brandt, Jozef (1841-1915)
The Battle of Chocim 1621, 1867. Found in the Collection of the Muzeum Narodowe, Warschau

Portrait of Prince Wladyslaw Vasa (1595-1648), c.1605. Creator: Anonymous
Portrait of Prince Wladyslaw Vasa (1595-1648), c.1605. Found in the Collection of the Royal Castle, Warsaw

Portrait of King Wladyslaw IV Vasa of Poland (1595-1648), 1782-1783. Creator: Bacciarelli, Marcello (1731-1818)
Portrait of King Wladyslaw IV Vasa of Poland (1595-1648), 1782-1783. Found in the Collection of the Royal Castle, Warsaw

Portrait of John II Casimir Vasa (1609-1672), King of Poland, 1768-1771. Creator: Bacciarelli, Marcello (1731-1818)
Portrait of John II Casimir Vasa (1609-1672), King of Poland, 1768-1771. Found in the Collection of the Royal Castle, Warsaw

The Treaty of Khotyn, 1621, 1796. Creator: Bacciarelli, Marcello (1731-1818)
The Treaty of Khotyn, 1621, 1796. Found in the collection of the Muzeum Narodowe, Krakow

Presentation of Czar Vasili Shuisky by the hetman Stanislaw Zolkiewski at the Warsaw Sejm... 1892
Presentation of Czar Vasili Shuisky by the hetman Stanislaw Zolkiewski at the Warsaw Sejm in 1611, 1892. Found in the collection of the Muzeum Narodowe, Krakow

John Kazimir Vasa (1609-72) 1650 (engraving)
CZA228714 John Kazimir Vasa (1609-72) 1650 (engraving) by Hondius, Willem (Wilhelm) (c.1597-1660); 33.2x22.5 cm; Czartoryski Museum, Cracow

Smolensk and its surroundings, 1636. Found in the Collection of Russian National Library, St. Petersburg

Sigismund Vasa III (1566-1632) King of Poland, 1596 (engraving)
CZA228729 Sigismund Vasa III (1566-1632) King of Poland, 1596 (engraving) by Cornelis, Lambert (fl.1546-1601); 25.5x17.5 cm; Czartoryski Museum, Cracow

Vladislav IV Vasa (1595-1648) King of Poland, 1624 (engraving)
CZA228723 Vladislav IV Vasa (1595-1648) King of Poland, 1624 (engraving) by Pontius, Paulus (1603-58); 32.4x22 cm; Czartoryski Museum, Cracow

John Kazimir Vasa (1609-72) King of Poland, 1649 (engraving)
CZA228721 John Kazimir Vasa (1609-72) King of Poland, 1649 (engraving) by Hondius, Willem (Wilhelm) (c.1597-1660); 31.4x21.4 cm; Czartoryski Museum, Cracow

Zakhary Lyapunovs quarrel with the Tsar Vasili Shuisky at Kremlin, 1886. Found in the Collection of Muzeum Narodowe, Warsaw

King Wladyslaw IV Vasa of Poland (1595-1648), 1630. Found in the Collection of Muzeum Narodowe, Warsaw

Portrait of John II Casimir Vasa (1609-1672), King of Poland. Found in the collection of Nationalmuseum Stockholm

Portrait of Anna Maria Vasa (1593-1600), daughter of King Sigismund III of Poland. Found in the Collection of Monasterio de las Descalzas Reales, Madrid

Equestrian portrait of Crown Prince Wladyslaw Vasa with the Battle of Khotyn in the background, ca 1 Artist: Rubens
Equestrian portrait of Crown Prince Wladyslaw Vasa with the Battle of Khotyn in the background, ca 1624. Found in the collection of Wawel Royal Castle, Krakow

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 in 1634, First Half of 17th cen. Found in the Collection of Russian National Library, St. Petersburg

Tsar Vasili IV Ivanovich Shuisky before the King Sigismund III Vasa, Late 18th cent Artist: Smuglewicz
Tsar Vasili IV Ivanovich Shuisky before the King Sigismund III Vasa, Late 18th cent.. Found in the collection of the Russian State Library, Moscow

King Zygmunt III Waza statue at Old Town in Warsaw

Portrait of Wladyslaw Vasa (1595-1648), son of King Sigismund III of Poland. Found in the Collection of Monasterio de las Descalzas Reales, Madrid

King Wladyslaw IV Vasa of Poland (1595-1648), Tsar of Russia, 1637. Artist: Hondius, Willem (1597-1652 / 58)
King Wladyslaw IV Vasa of Poland (1595-1648), Tsar of Russia, 1637. Found in the collection of the National Museum, Poznań

King Zygmunt III Waza Column in Warsaw

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"Waza: A Glimpse into the Polish Monarchy and Historical Events" Step back in time to Smolensk and its surroundings in 1636, where history unfolds before your eyes. Explore the reigns of Sigismund Vasa III, Vladislav IV Vasa, and John Kazimir Vasa through captivating engravings from 1596 to 1650. Immerse yourself in the dramatic quarrel between Zakhary Lyapunov and Tsar Vasili Shuisky at Kremlin in 1886. Witness the power struggles that shaped nations as you delve into the life of King Wladyslaw IV Vasa of Poland in 1630. Discover the faces behind these historical events with striking portraits of John II Casimir Vasa, King of Poland, and Anna Maria Vasa, daughter of King Sigismund III. Marvel at Peter Paul Rubens' equestrian portrait featuring Crown Prince Wladyslaw Vasa against the backdrop of the Battle of Khotyn. Uncover a tale filled with intrigue as you witness Marina Mniszech's betrothal to False Demetrius in absentia during Krakow's eventful year of 1605. Finally, experience The Siege of Smolensk firsthand through vivid depictions from the first half of the 17th century. Join us on this journey through time as we unravel stories woven within each artwork. Let "Waza" transport you to an era when kings ruled with authority and kingdoms were forged amidst turmoil.