Jigsaw Puzzle : Rasputin & Clergy
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Rasputin & Clergy
RASPUTIN with bishop Hermogen and monk-priest Iliodor. Date: circa 1912
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Bishop Clergy Monk Priest Rasputin
Jigsaw Puzzle (520 Pieces)
Discover the captivating history of Rasputin with our intricately designed jigsaw puzzle from Media Storehouse. Featuring the enigmatic Russian mystic and his companions, Bishop Hermogen and Monk-Priest Iliodor, this puzzle brings the intrigue of early 20th-century Russia to your home. With rich details from the original photograph sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, this puzzle offers a challenging yet rewarding puzzle-solving experience for all ages. Immerse yourself in history, one piece at a time.
Made in the USA, 520-piece puzzles measure 16" x 20" (40.6 x 50.8 cm). Every puzzle is meticulously printed on glossy photo paper, which has a strong 1.33 mm thickness. Delivered in a black storage cardboard box, these puzzles are both stylish and practical. (Note: puzzles contain small parts and are not suitable for children under 3 years of age.)
Jigsaw Puzzles are an ideal gift for any occasion
Estimated Product Size is 40.5cm x 50.8cm (15.9" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures a pivotal moment in Russian history, featuring the enigmatic figure of Grigori Rasputin (1869-1916) in the company of two members of the clergy, Bishop Hermogen (1858-1931) and Monk-Priest Iliodor (1875-1937). Dated circa 1912, this image offers a rare glimpse into the complex web of power and intrigue that surrounded Rasputin during his tumultuous time in St. Petersburg. Rasputin, a Siberian peasant and self-proclaimed healer, gained notoriety for his alleged ability to influence the health and wellbeing of the Romanov children, particularly Tsarevich Alexei, who suffered from hemophilia. His influence over the royal family, particularly Empress Alexandra, sparked widespread controversy and suspicion among the Russian nobility and clergy. Bishop Hermogen, a prominent figure in the Russian Orthodox Church, was a vocal critic of Rasputin and his influence over the royal family. Monk-Priest Iliodor, on the other hand, was a former monk who had once been a close associate of Rasputin, but later turned against him and became one of his most vocal detractors. The exact circumstances surrounding this photograph are unclear, but it is believed to have been taken during one of the many attempts to discredit Rasputin and remove him from the influence he held over the royal family. The image serves as a powerful reminder of the political and religious tensions that marked the final years of the Russian Empire, and the complex relationships that existed between its most powerful figures. As the Russian Revolution loomed on the horizon, Rasputin's influence over the royal family would ultimately lead to his downfall. He was assassinated in December 1916, an event that would further destabilize the already fragile Russian government and pave the way for the Bolshevik Revolution in 1917.
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