Boyar Collection

Russian boyars, 17th century
Russian boyars, or nobles, during the time of Peter the Great, 1600s-1700s. Antique hand-colored print

Tsar Peter I the Great arguing with Russian boyars (or nobles) - Czar Peter the Great arguing with Russian boyars
NWI4946120 Tsar Peter I the Great arguing with Russian boyars (or nobles) - Czar Peter the Great arguing with Russian boyars

Tomb of boyar Mikhail Nikitich Romanov in the winter church in the village of Nyrob..., 1910
Tomb of boyar Mikhail Nikitich Romanov in the winter church in the village of Nyrob [Church of Saint Nicholas the Wonder Worker], 1910.

Boyarynya at the Spinning Wheel. Creator: Miloradovich, Sergei Dmitrievich (1851-1943)
Boyarynya at the Spinning Wheel. Private Collection

Coquette, 1885. Creator: Makovsky, Konstantin Yegorovich (1839-1915)
Coquette, 1885. Private Collection

Les Boyards réduits a cultiver... 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Les Boyards reduits a cultiver... 19th century. The boyars are reduced to cultivating their land themselves, after their last serfs are recruited into the army

Hotel of a Grand Boyard in Wallachia, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Hotel of a Grand Boyard in Wallachia, 1854. From "Cassell's Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31 Dec 1853 to 30 Dec 1854"

Ivan the Terrible, 1875. Creator: Matejko, Jan Alojzy (1838-1893)
Ivan the Terrible, 1875. Found in the collection of the Muzeum Narodowe, Krakow

General Assembly of the Boyards, Bucharest, Wallachia, July 15, 1837, 1839. Creator: Auguste Raffet
General Assembly of the Boyards, Bucharest, Wallachia, July 15, 1837, 1839

Boyars, (oil on canvas)
1195692 Boyars, (oil on canvas) by Stelletsky (Stelletskij), Dmitry (Dmitrij) (1875-1947); 80x114 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Australian aboriginal woman of Quoin Island and wife of a Russian boyar (chromolitho)
2782822 Australian aboriginal woman of Quoin Island and wife of a Russian boyar (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Tsar and boyars, 1907. Creator: Lebedev, Klavdi Vasilyevich (1852-1916)
Tsar and boyars, 1907. Private Collection

Tsars caftan. From the Antiquities of the Russian State, 1849-1853. Private Collection

Silk caftan. From the Antiquities of the Russian State, 1849-1853. Private Collection

Kaftan. From the Antiquities of the Russian State, 1849-1853. Private Collection

Silk caftan of the Tsar Ivan IV. From the Antiquities of the Russian State, 1849-1853. Private Collection

Boyar Clothing of the XVII century. The Princes Repnin. From the Antiquities of the Russian State, 1849-1853. Private Collection

Boyar Clothing of the XVII century. Afanasiy Kirillovich Naryshkin. From the Antiquities of the Russian State, 1849-1853. Private Collection

Boyar Clothing of the XVII century. Morning Silk Caftan. From the Antiquities of the Russian State, 1849-1853. Private Collection

Boyar Clothing of the XVII century. Kaftan. From the Antiquities of the Russian State, 1849-1853. Private Collection

Boyar Clothing of the XVII century. From the Antiquities of the Russian State, 1849-1853. Private Collection

Boyar kaftan of the XVII century. From the Antiquities of the Russian State, 1849-1853. Private Collection

1919 / TSAR, POPE & BOYAR 1919 / TSAR, POPE & BOYAR
Workers oppressed by Tsar, Pope and Boyar (the bourgeois) - but now the Bolsheviks will put a stop to oppression... Date: 1919

Blind Mans Bluff. Creator: Makovsky, Konstantin Yegorovich (1839-1915)
Blind Mans Bluff. Private Collection

A Boyar Wedding, 1883, (1965). Creator: Klavdi Vasilevich Lebedev
A Boyar Wedding, 1883, (1965). A young couple of the Russian nobility receive gifts. Painting in the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Portrait of Afanasy Lavrentievich Ordin-Naschokin (1605-1680) with the Truce of Andrusovo
3244541 Portrait of Afanasy Lavrentievich Ordin-Naschokin (1605-1680) with the Truce of Andrusovo (oil on canvas) by Russian School

Daughter of Boyar Great Duke of Moscow in the Modern Age, color engraving 1870

Boyars daughter, 1903. Private Collection

The Kiss Ceremony. Boyar Morozov, his Wife Yelena and Prince Serebrenni, 1882. Private Collection

Costume design for the opera The Merchant Kalashnikov by A. Rubinstein, 1901. Found in the collection of State Central A. Bakhrushin Theatre Museum, Moscow

Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich Choosing a Bride, 1886. Artist: Makovsky, Konstantin Yegorovich (1839-1915)
Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich Choosing a Bride, 1886. Found in the collection of Museo de Arte de Ponce

Boyars Wife. Artist: Lebedev, Klavdi Vasilyevich (1852-1916)
Boyars Wife. Private Collection

Yuris Day (Saint George Day), 1908. Artist: Ivanov, Sergei Vasilyevich (1864-1910)
Yuris Day (Saint George Day), 1908. Private Collection

Boyars welcome (Prince Serebrenni visiting Boyar Morozov), 1865. Artist: Schwarz, Vyacheslav Grigoryevich (1838-1869)
Boyars welcome (Prince Serebrenni visiting Boyar Morozov), 1865. Found in the collection of State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg

Clothing of the unmarried Boyars daughters at the Time of Peter I (From the series Clothing of the Artist: Solntsev)
Clothing of the unmarried Boyars daughters at the Time of Peter I (From the series Clothing of the Russian state), 1851. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

Sprinkling the hops (study). Artist: Makovsky, Konstantin Yegorovich (1839-1915)
Sprinkling the hops (study). Private Collection

Ivan the Terrible. Artist: Lebedev, Klavdi Vasilyevich (1852-1916)
Ivan the Terrible. Private Collection

Boyars Wife, 1884. Artist: Vasnetsov, Viktor Mikhaylovich (1848-1926)
Boyars Wife, 1884. Found in the collection of the Regional A. and V. Vasnetsov Art Museum, Kirov

Reading an edict. Artist: Vasnetsov, Appolinari Mikhaylovich (1856-1933)
Reading an edict. Found in the collection of the Regional I. Kramskoi Art Museum, Voronezh

The boyars mansions sleeping, 1918. Artist: Vasnetsov, Appolinari Mikhaylovich (1856-1933)
The boyars mansions sleeping, 1918. Found in the collection of the National Art Museum of Belorussian Republik, Minsk

Woman from Kursk in traditional Russian clothing, 1871. Artist: Sedov, Grigori Semyonovich (1836-1884)
Woman from Kursk in traditional Russian clothing, 1871. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich Choosing a Bride, 1882. Artist: Sedov, Grigori Semyonovich (1836-1884)
Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich Choosing a Bride, 1882. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Boyars Wife (Detail), 1899. Artist: Ryabushkin, Andrei Petrovich (1861-1904)
Boyars Wife (Detail), 1899. Found in the collection of the State Art Museum, Yekaterinburg

Waiting for the Tzar, 1901. Artist: Ryabushkin, Andrei Petrovich (1861-1904)
Waiting for the Tzar, 1901. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Conversation, 1909. Artist: Pelevin, Ivan Andreyevich (1840-1917)
Conversation, 1909. From a private collection

Boyars Wife, 1901. Artist: Nevrev, Nikolai Vasilyevich (1830-1904)
Boyars Wife, 1901. Found in the collection of the Regional I. Kramskoi Art Museum, Voronezh

Scene from everyday life of the 17th century, Mid of the 19th cen Artist: Nevrev, Nikolai Vasilyevich (1830-1904)
Scene from everyday life of the 17th century, Mid of the 19th cen.. Found in the collection of the Regional Art Museum, Nizhny Tagil

Fools coat. Boyar Druzhina Andreyevich Morozov before Ivan the Terrible, 1885. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

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In the 17th century, Russian boyars held significant power and influence in the kingdom. During the dreadful reign of Tsar Ivan IV, their executions were not uncommon, as depicted in a haunting gouache painting on paper. Another chilling portrayal is seen in the oil on canvas artwork showcasing the execution of Boyarina Pajaritar Morozova. However, not all depictions of they are dark and somber. In an oil painting simply titled "Boyars, " we catch a glimpse of their opulent lifestyle and regal attire. This contrasts with an intriguing chromolitho image featuring an Australian Aboriginal woman married to a Russian boyar, highlighting cultural diversity during that era. The relationship between tsars and boyars is further explored in Klavdi Vasilyevich Lebedev's work from 1907. The intricate details of their clothing can be observed through various pieces displayed in "Antiquities of the Russian State. " From silk caftans to kaftans worn by Tsar Ivan IV himself, these garments symbolize both luxury and authority. To delve deeper into historical fashion trends, we discover detailed illustrations showcasing Boyar Clothing from the XVII century. The Princes Repnin's attire offers insight into aristocratic style during this period while Afanasiy Kirillovich Naryshkin's clothing exemplifies another facet of noble fashion. Through these diverse artworks and artifacts, one can gain a multifaceted understanding of boyars' significance within Russian history - from their political power to their lavish lifestyles - shedding light on this captivating aspect of society centuries ago.