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Cronstadt Collection

Cronstadt, located in Saint Petersburg, Russia, is a city rich in history and breathtaking landmarks. One of the most prominent attractions is the St

Background imageCronstadt Collection: St. Nicholas Naval Cathedral, 1913, Kronstadt, Saint Petersburg, Russia

St. Nicholas Naval Cathedral, 1913, Kronstadt, Saint Petersburg, Russia

Background imageCronstadt Collection: Cronstadt, Russia

Cronstadt, Russia

Background imageCronstadt Collection: The Ice at Cronstadt and Sebastopol Trophies (engraving)

The Ice at Cronstadt and Sebastopol Trophies (engraving)
1097976 The Ice at Cronstadt and Sebastopol Trophies (engraving) by Landells, Robert Thomas (1833-77) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ice at Cronstadt and Sebastopol Trophies)

Background imageCronstadt Collection: The British Seamens Hospital and Church at Cronstadt (engraving)

The British Seamens Hospital and Church at Cronstadt (engraving)
1103741 The British Seamens Hospital and Church at Cronstadt (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The British Seamens Hospital and Church at Cronstadt)

Background imageCronstadt Collection: Advert for a Dioramic Tour from Blackwall to Balaklava, with tableaux of the principal cities of

Advert for a Dioramic Tour from Blackwall to Balaklava, with tableaux of the principal cities of Europe (engraving)
586198 Advert for a Dioramic Tour from Blackwall to Balaklava, with tableaux of the principal cities of Europe (engraving) by English School

Background imageCronstadt Collection: HMS Centaur, Bulldog, and Imperieuse, engaged with Six Russian Gun-Boats, off Cronstadt

HMS Centaur, Bulldog, and Imperieuse, engaged with Six Russian Gun-Boats, off Cronstadt, on 16 August (engraving)
2785511 HMS Centaur, Bulldog, and Imperieuse, engaged with Six Russian Gun-Boats, off Cronstadt, on 16 August (engraving) by English School

Background imageCronstadt Collection: The Baltic Fleet at Anchor off Tolboukin Beacon, Cronstadt and the Russian Fleet within View

The Baltic Fleet at Anchor off Tolboukin Beacon, Cronstadt and the Russian Fleet within View (engraving)
1608461 The Baltic Fleet at Anchor off Tolboukin Beacon, Cronstadt and the Russian Fleet within View (engraving) by English School

Background imageCronstadt Collection: Fire over Cronstadt, seen from the Quarter-Deck of 'The Caesar'(engraving)

Fire over Cronstadt, seen from the Quarter-Deck of "The Caesar"(engraving)
1608093 Fire over Cronstadt, seen from the Quarter-Deck of " The Caesar" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fire over Cronstadt)

Background imageCronstadt Collection: Part of the Baltic Fleet off Cronstadt (engraving)

Part of the Baltic Fleet off Cronstadt (engraving)
1608019 Part of the Baltic Fleet off Cronstadt (engraving) by Carmichael, John Wilson (1800-68); Private Collection; (add.info.: Part of the Baltic Fleet off Cronstadt)

Background imageCronstadt Collection: Reconnoitring at Cronstadt (engraving)

Reconnoitring at Cronstadt (engraving)
1607572 Reconnoitring at Cronstadt (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Reconnoitring at Cronstadt)

Background imageCronstadt Collection: Cronstadt, from the Narrow Part of the Channel nearest St Petersburg (engraving)

Cronstadt, from the Narrow Part of the Channel nearest St Petersburg (engraving)
1607586 Cronstadt, from the Narrow Part of the Channel nearest St Petersburg (engraving) by Dolby, Edwin Thomas (fl.1849-65); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cronstadt)

Background imageCronstadt Collection: The 'Magicienne'off Cronstadt, with Russian Prizes in Tow (engraving)

The "Magicienne"off Cronstadt, with Russian Prizes in Tow (engraving)
1602289 The " Magicienne" off Cronstadt, with Russian Prizes in Tow (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The " Magicienne" off Cronstadt)

Background imageCronstadt Collection: Views of Cronstadt (engraving)

Views of Cronstadt (engraving)
1608463 Views of Cronstadt (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Views of Cronstadt. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 1855)

Background imageCronstadt Collection: New Patent Slipway in Course of being erected at Cronstadt for the Russian Government

New Patent Slipway in Course of being erected at Cronstadt for the Russian Government, by Mr H Grissell (engraving)
1098214 New Patent Slipway in Course of being erected at Cronstadt for the Russian Government, by Mr H Grissell (engraving) by English School

Background imageCronstadt Collection: Naval Operations, Cronstadt, Crimean War

Naval Operations, Cronstadt, Crimean War
Naval Operations, Cronstadt (Kronstadt) during the Crimean War. 1854

Background imageCronstadt Collection: The New Russian Icebreaker, thess 'Ermak'at Work at Cronstadt (litho)

The New Russian Icebreaker, thess "Ermak"at Work at Cronstadt (litho)
1039938 The New Russian Icebreaker, thess " Ermak" at Work at Cronstadt (litho) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Russian Icebreaker)

Background imageCronstadt Collection: Cronstadt (engraving)

Cronstadt (engraving)
1607999 Cronstadt (engraving) by Brierly, Oswald Walters (1817-94) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cronstadt. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 1854)

Background imageCronstadt Collection: Testimonial to the Reverend J H M Swinnie, MA, Chaplain of the Russian Company at Cronstadt

Testimonial to the Reverend J H M Swinnie, MA, Chaplain of the Russian Company at Cronstadt (engraving)
1588500 Testimonial to the Reverend J H M Swinnie, MA, Chaplain of the Russian Company at Cronstadt (engraving) by English School

Background imageCronstadt Collection: Steel Embrasure for the Fortifications of Cronstadt, manufactured at Millwall (engraving)

Steel Embrasure for the Fortifications of Cronstadt, manufactured at Millwall (engraving)
1613339 Steel Embrasure for the Fortifications of Cronstadt, manufactured at Millwall (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCronstadt Collection: Kronstadt (engraving)

Kronstadt (engraving)
1619057 Kronstadt (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kronstadt. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 3 June 1854)

Background imageCronstadt Collection: The French Presidents Visit to Russia (litho)

The French Presidents Visit to Russia (litho)
1629725 The French Presidents Visit to Russia (litho) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: The French Presidents Visit to Russia)

Background imageCronstadt Collection: The Baltic Fleet (engraving)

The Baltic Fleet (engraving)
1608442 The Baltic Fleet (engraving) by Carmichael, John Wilson (1800-68); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Baltic Fleet. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 13 October 1855)

Background imageCronstadt Collection: The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh in Russia, Naval Review at Cronstadt (engraving)

The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh in Russia, Naval Review at Cronstadt (engraving)
1049285 The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh in Russia, Naval Review at Cronstadt (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCronstadt Collection: Russia, the Railway across the Frozen Sea between Cronstadt and Oranienbaum (engraving)

Russia, the Railway across the Frozen Sea between Cronstadt and Oranienbaum (engraving)
1037654 Russia, the Railway across the Frozen Sea between Cronstadt and Oranienbaum (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Russia)

Background imageCronstadt Collection: Opening of the New Maritime Canal from Cronstadt to St Petersburg (engraving)

Opening of the New Maritime Canal from Cronstadt to St Petersburg (engraving)
1045056 Opening of the New Maritime Canal from Cronstadt to St Petersburg (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCronstadt Collection: The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh in Russia, Visit to the Swedish Frigate 'Vanadis'during

The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh in Russia, Visit to the Swedish Frigate "Vanadis"during the Naval Review at
1049269 The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh in Russia, Visit to the Swedish Frigate " Vanadis" during the Naval Review at Cronstadt (engraving) by English School

Background imageCronstadt Collection: Winter in Russia, the Road across the Ice between Cronstadt and Oranienbaum after the Arrival of

Winter in Russia, the Road across the Ice between Cronstadt and Oranienbaum after the Arrival of the Night Train
1061418 Winter in Russia, the Road across the Ice between Cronstadt and Oranienbaum after the Arrival of the Night Train from St Petersburg (engraving) by English School

Background imageCronstadt Collection: Sketches in Cronstadt (engraving)

Sketches in Cronstadt (engraving)
1098004 Sketches in Cronstadt (engraving) by Landells, Robert Thomas (1833-77) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches in Cronstadt)

Background imageCronstadt Collection: Sketches in the Baltic Fleet (engraving)

Sketches in the Baltic Fleet (engraving)
1608264 Sketches in the Baltic Fleet (engraving) by Carmichael, John Wilson (1800-68); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches in the Baltic Fleet)

Background imageCronstadt Collection: Cronstadt (engraving)

Cronstadt (engraving)
1618906 Cronstadt (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cronstadt. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 8 April 1854)

Background imageCronstadt Collection: Steam-Ships of the Allied Fleet searching for Infernal Machines off Cronstadt (engraving)

Steam-Ships of the Allied Fleet searching for Infernal Machines off Cronstadt (engraving)
1607625 Steam-Ships of the Allied Fleet searching for Infernal Machines off Cronstadt (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCronstadt Collection: The Baltic Fleet (engraving)

The Baltic Fleet (engraving)
1608069 The Baltic Fleet (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Baltic Fleet. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 28 July 1855)

Background imageCronstadt Collection: The War in Crimea (engraving)

The War in Crimea (engraving)
1608020 The War in Crimea (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in Crimea. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 14 July 1855)

Background imageCronstadt Collection: Cutting Vessels out of the Ice at Cronstadt (engraving)

Cutting Vessels out of the Ice at Cronstadt (engraving)
1098000 Cutting Vessels out of the Ice at Cronstadt (engraving) by Landells, Robert Thomas (1833-77) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cutting Vessels out of the Ice at Cronstadt)

Background imageCronstadt Collection: Cronstadt, from the Gardens of Orenbaum (engraving)

Cronstadt, from the Gardens of Orenbaum (engraving)
2772358 Cronstadt, from the Gardens of Orenbaum (engraving) by Wilson, Thomas Harrington (fl.1842-86) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cronstadt, from the Gardens of Orenbaum)

Background imageCronstadt Collection: The Kaisers Visit to the Czar (litho)

The Kaisers Visit to the Czar (litho)
1042470 The Kaisers Visit to the Czar (litho) by Charlton, John (1849-1917) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Kaisers Visit to the Czar)

Background imageCronstadt Collection: Panoramic view of Kronstadt, 1853. Creator: Civelli, Giuseppe (1816-1882)

Panoramic view of Kronstadt, 1853. Creator: Civelli, Giuseppe (1816-1882)
Panoramic view of Kronstadt, 1853. Private Collection

Background imageCronstadt Collection: The Russo-Swedish seabattle of Krasnaya Gorka near Kronstadt on May 1790, 1790

The Russo-Swedish seabattle of Krasnaya Gorka near Kronstadt on May 1790, 1790. Private Collection

Background imageCronstadt Collection: Harbour at Kronshtadt. Draft

Harbour at Kronshtadt. Draft. Found in the Collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Background imageCronstadt Collection: Panoramic view of Kronstadt and St. Petersburg. Artist: Anonymous

Panoramic view of Kronstadt and St. Petersburg. Artist: Anonymous
Panoramic view of Kronstadt and St. Petersburg. From a private collection

Background imageCronstadt Collection: View and Plan of island and the port of Kronstadt, c. 1850. Artist: Anonymous

View and Plan of island and the port of Kronstadt, c. 1850. Artist: Anonymous
View and Plan of island and the port of Kronstadt, c. 1850. From a private collection

Background imageCronstadt Collection: Plan of the Kronstadt Fortress, 1750. Artist: Homann, Johann Baptist (1663-1724)

Plan of the Kronstadt Fortress, 1750. Artist: Homann, Johann Baptist (1663-1724)
Plan of the Kronstadt Fortress, 1750. From a private collection

Background imageCronstadt Collection: Cronstadt, 1857

Cronstadt, 1857. From The Illustrated History of the War Against Russia, by Edward H. Nolan. [Virtue & Co. London, 1857]

Background imageCronstadt Collection: View of Kronstadt, Russia, 1882-1884

View of Kronstadt, Russia, 1882-1884. The forts of Kronstadt protected the sea approaches to St Petersburg from the British and French fleets during the Crimean War

Background imageCronstadt Collection: Alexander and the Peter the Great Forts, Cronstadt, Russia, 1887. Artist: Norman Davies

Alexander and the Peter the Great Forts, Cronstadt, Russia, 1887. Artist: Norman Davies
Alexander and the Peter the Great Forts, Cronstadt, Russia, 1887. Illustration from The Life and Times of Queen Victoria Vol II, by Robert Wilson, (c1888)

Background imageCronstadt Collection: Lukas Hirscher

Lukas Hirscher
LUKAS HIRSCHER Russian recorder (magistrate) of Cronstadt. Date: CIRCA 1500-1520

Background imageCronstadt Collection: Steamships of the Allied Fleet Searching for Infernal Machines Off Cronstadt, Russia

Steamships of the Allied Fleet Searching for Infernal Machines Off Cronstadt, Russia, 1854

Background imageCronstadt Collection: Source Size = 3764 x 1270

Source Size = 3764 x 1270
Winter in Russia: the Road Across the Ice between Cronstadt and Oranienbaum after the Arrival of the Night Train from St. Petersburg



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Cronstadt, located in Saint Petersburg, Russia, is a city rich in history and breathtaking landmarks. One of the most prominent attractions is the St. Nicholas Naval Cathedral, built in 1913. This magnificent cathedral stands tall as a symbol of Russian naval power and serves as a reminder of the city's maritime heritage. As you stroll through Cronstadt, you can't help but be captivated by its enchanting beauty. The icy waters surrounding this coastal town create a mesmerizing scene that has inspired countless artists throughout history. Engravings depicting "The Ice at Cronstadt" and "Sebastopol Trophies" transport you back to an era when these frozen landscapes were witness to great battles and triumphs. In addition to its natural wonders, Cronstadt boasts architectural marvels like the British Seamens Hospital and Church. This grand structure not only provided medical care for sailors but also offered them solace through religious services. For those seeking adventure, a dioramic tour from Blackwall to Balaklava awaits. This thrilling journey promises tableaux showcasing Europe's principal cities along with glimpses into their vibrant cultures. Cronstadt's strategic location made it an important military stronghold during times of conflict. Engravings depicting HMS Centaur, Bulldog, and Imperieuse engaged with Russian gun-boats off Cronstadt on August 16th serve as reminders of the fierce battles fought here. The Baltic Fleet at anchor off Tolboukin Beacon presents another awe-inspiring sight that showcases both Russian naval might and the sheer magnitude of ships gathered near Cronstadt's shores. However, not all scenes are ones of glory; tragedy struck when fire engulfed Cronstadt as seen from "The Caesar"'s quarter-deck. These engravings remind us that even amidst strength lies vulnerability. Reconnoitring at Cronstadt was crucial for understanding enemy movements during wartime. These engravings provide insight into the strategic importance of this city and the efforts made to protect it.