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The Death of Peter the Great on 8 February 1725, 1727 (etching)
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The Death of Peter the Great on 8 February 1725, 1727 (etching)
FIA5401128 The Death of Peter the Great on 8 February 1725, 1727 (etching) by Schenk, Leonardus (fl.1720-46); 16.6 A-- 19 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; Dutch, out of copyright
Media ID 23607450
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18th Century Fashion Bedroom Courtier Czar Eighteenth Century Clothes Emperors Etching Grief Grieving Handkerchief House Of Romanov Peter I The Great Peter I The Great 1672 1725 Peter The Great Romanov Tear Tsarina Virility Beds Deaths Empress Mortality Mourning Sadness Several People Several Persons
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This print showcases "The Death of Peter the Great on 8 February 1725" an etching created by Leonardus Schenk in 1727. The artwork, housed at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, depicts a somber scene within a bedroom setting. In this poignant moment, grief and mourning fill the air as several individuals gather around the bed where Peter the Great lies lifeless. The composition beautifully captures both feminine and masculine figures expressing their sorrow over the loss of their revered emperor. The empress, along with other ladies and men dressed in fashionable attire of the eighteenth century, are seen shedding tears while clutching handkerchiefs to their faces. The room itself is adorned with exquisite furniture and furnishings typical of that era, providing a glimpse into the opulence associated with royalty during this time period. Despite its black-and-white aesthetic due to being an etching, every detail is meticulously engraved to convey emotions such as sadness and despair. Peter I (the Great), who reigned from 1672 until his death in 1725, was a prominent figure in Russian history. As part of the Romanov dynasty, he played a pivotal role in transforming Russia into a major European power through various reforms. Through this evocative image captured by Bridgeman Images' Fine Art Finder collection, viewers can reflect upon mortality's impact on even those held in high regard like Peter I while gaining insight into Russian culture during this significant historical period.
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