Dmitry I Collection

False Dmitry I, 1903. Private Collection

Medal False Dmitry, 1606. Artist: Anonymous
Medal False Dmitry, 1606. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

False Dmitry I in the Adam Wisniowiecki House, 1876. Artist: Nevrev, Nikolai Vasilyevich (1830-1904)
False Dmitry I in the Adam Wisniowiecki House, 1876. Found in the collection of the Regional Art Museum, Khanty-Mansiysk

False Dmitry I, ca 1723-1724. Creator: Anonymous
False Dmitry I, ca 1723-1724. Private Collection

Poster for the Opera Dimitri by Victorin de Joncieres, 1876. Found in the Collection of Academie de France a Rome, Villa Medicis

Mortar of False Dmitriy I, 1605. Found in the Collection of State Central Artillery Museum, St. Petersburg

The Death of False Dmitriy I. 1606 (From Illustrated Karamzin), 1836. Artist: Chorikov, Boris Artemyevich (1802-1866)
The Death of False Dmitriy I. 1606 (From Illustrated Karamzin), 1836. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

Archbishop Kliment of Novgorod and Dmitry I Alexandrovich. 1280 (From Illustrated Karamzin), 1836. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

False Dmitry I, 1607. Artist: Anonymous
False Dmitry I, 1607. From a private collection

False Dmitry I. Artist: Anonymous
False Dmitry I. Private Collection

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 Arrest of Marina Mniszech, 1860. Artist: Mikeshin, Mikhail Osipovitsch (1835-1896)
The Arrest of Marina Mniszech, 1860. Found in the collection of the Russian State Library, Moscow

Xenia Godunova and False Dmitry. Artist: Lebedev, Klavdi Vasilyevich (1852-1916)
Xenia Godunova and False Dmitry. Private Collection

FALSE DMITRY I: CORONATION. Left: Wedding procession of the first false Dmitry, czar of Russia, 1605-1606, and Marina Mniszech of Poland. At right is the coronation of Marina Mniszech, 1606

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"Dmitry I: The Enigmatic Impostor and His Tumultuous Reign" In the captivating painting "False Dmitry I in the Adam Wisniowiecki House, " created by Nikolai Vasilyevich Nevrev in 1876, we catch a glimpse of the mysterious figure known as Dmitry I. This infamous imposter claimed to be Tsarevich Dmitry Ivanovich, son of Ivan the Terrible, but his true identity remains shrouded in uncertainty. Another depiction from around 1723-1724 showcases an anonymous artist's interpretation of False Dmitry I. Despite being separated by centuries, these images evoke curiosity about this enigmatic historical character who captivated both artists and historians alike. The allure surrounding False Dmitry I continued into the twentieth century when another portrayal emerged in 1903. This image serves as a testament to how his story has endured through time, leaving an indelible mark on Russian history. Not only did False Dmitry I inspire visual artistry, but he also became a subject for opera. Victorin de Joncieres' opera "Dimitri, " represented by a poster from 1876, highlights how this impostor's tale captured imaginations across various artistic mediums. Delving deeper into history reveals artifacts connected to False Dmitry I's tumultuous reign. A mortar dating back to 1605 bears witness to the chaos that ensued during his claim to power. Additionally, Boris Artemyevich Chorikov's illustration titled "The Death of False Dmitriy" depicts one pivotal moment that led to his downfall in 1606. Interestingly enough, even Archbishop Kliment of Novgorod found himself entangled with this controversial figure. An illustration from Karamzin's work portrays their encounter in 1280 and adds yet another layer of intrigue surrounding False Dmitry I. Anonymous artists further perpetuated the mystique surrounding him through depictions such as "False Dmitry I" and "False Dmitry, 1607.