Great Northern War Collection

Apotheosis of Charles XII, 1893. Private Collection

PROY2A-00114
Russian defeat of the Swedish flotilla during the Northern War. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Peter the Great announces the peace agreement with Sweden to the people in St. Petersburg, 1860. Private Collection

Naval Engagement between the Swedes and the Russians, at Hango Head, 1714 - from a Russian print of Creator: Unknown
Naval Engagement between the Swedes and the Russians, at Hango Head, 1714 - from a Russian print of the time, 1856....a naval engagement between the Russians and the Swedes

Portrait of the King Charles XII of Sweden (1682-1718). Creator: De la Croix, François (active Early 18th century)
Portrait of the King Charles XII of Sweden (1682-1718). Private Collection

The Battle of Kalisz on 29 October 1706, ca 1730. Creator: Anonymous
The Battle of Kalisz on 29 October 1706, ca 1730. Found in the collection of the Muzeum Narodowe, Krakow

Alliance of Kings Frederick I. in Prussia, August II the Strong and Frederick IV of Denmark, 1709. Found in the Collection of Stiftung PreuB ische Schlo sser und Ga rten Berlin-Brandenburg

HMS Wachtmeister fighting against the Russian squadron on Juny 4, 1719, 1895. Private Collection

The naval Battle of Reval on 13 May 1790, 1860s. Artist: Bogolyubov, Alexei Petrovich (1824-1896)
The naval Battle of Reval on 13 May 1790, 1860s. Found in the collection of the State Central Navy Museum, St. Petersburg

Battle of Lesnaya
6266924 Battle of Lesnaya by Kotzebue, Alexander von (1815-1889); Coleccion del Museo Ruso San Petersburgo/Malaga, Malaga

Bringing Home the Body of King Carl XII of Sweden, 1884 (oil on canvas)
3086725 Bringing Home the Body of King Carl XII of Sweden, 1884 (oil on canvas) by Cederstrom, Gustaf Olaf (1845-1933); 265x371 cm; National Museum, Stockholm

The Battle of Poltava in 1709, 1717 (oil on canvas)
BAL87540 The Battle of Poltava in 1709, 1717 (oil on canvas) by Nattier, Jean-Marc (1685-1766); 90x112 cm; Pushkin Museum, Moscow, Russia; (add.info.: Peter I)

King Charles XII (1682-1718) of Sweden, on horseback, 1702 (engraving) (b / w photo)
CHT230897 King Charles XII (1682-1718) of Sweden, on horseback, 1702 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Picart, Bernard (1673-1733); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Peter the Great of Russia at the Battle of Poltava, 1709 (engraving)
3647551 Peter the Great of Russia at the Battle of Poltava, 1709 (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Peter the Great of Russia at the Battle of Poltava)

Naval Engagement between the Swedes and the Russians, at Hango Head, 1714 (engraving)
1608483 Naval Engagement between the Swedes and the Russians, at Hango Head, 1714 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Battle of Lesnaya in 1708 (oil on canvas)
RAF228126 The Battle of Lesnaya in 1708 (oil on canvas) by Martin, Pierre-Denis (1663-1742); 66x112.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The conquest of Friedrichstadt on February 12, 1713, 1713. Private Collection

Magnus Stenbock Surrenders the Fortress of Tonning to Frederick IV in 1714, 1785. Found in the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst, Copenhagen

Charles XII at Bender (Aubry de La Mottrayes "Travels throughout Europe
Charles XII at Bender (Aubry de La Mottrayes " Travels throughout Europe, Asia and into Part of Africa... " London, 1724, vol. II, pl. 30), 1723-24

The Battle of Poltava on 27 June 1709, after 1724. Creator: Martin, Pierre-Denis II (1663-1742)
The Battle of Poltava on 27 June 1709, after 1724. Private Collection

The naval Battle of Reval on 13 May 1790. Creator: Hagg, Jacob (1839-1931)
The naval Battle of Reval on 13 May 1790. Found in the Collection of Sjohistoriska museet

The Battle of Vyborg Bay on July 3, 1790, 1791. Creator: Schoultz, Johan Tietrich (1754-1807)
The Battle of Vyborg Bay on July 3, 1790, 1791. Found in the Collection of Sjohistoriska museet

Charles XII greets his Caroleans, 1923. Private Collection

Bender, the Turkish fortress in Bessarabia, ca 1720. Private Collection

Medal Commemorating the capture of Vyborg, 1710. From the series Great Northern War, . Private Collection

Narva, 1905. Found in the collection of Nationalmuseum Stockholm

Map of the Battle at Narva, 1700. Private Collection

Prince Alexander Archilovich of Imereti (1674-1711), Early 18th cen. Found in the Collection of Nationalmuseum Stockholm

The naval Battle of Hogland on 17 July 1788, Late 18th cent. Private Collection

Medal for the Battle of Gangut, 1714. Private Collection

Conclusion of the Peace Treaty of Nystad on 20 August 1721. Found in the Collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Prince Charles XIII of Sweden at the battle of Hogland on 17 July 1788. Private Collection

King Charles XII at Bender. Private Collection

View of the Siege of Parnu on August 1710, 1715. Artist: Pickaert, Pieter (ca 1670-1737)
View of the Siege of Parnu on August 1710, 1715. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

View of the Siege of Viborg on 13 June 1710, 1715. Artist: Rostovtsev, Alexei Ivanovich (1670s-1730s)
View of the Siege of Viborg on 13 June 1710, 1715. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

Map of the Battle of Poltava on 27 June 1709, 1713. Artist: Anonymous
Map of the Battle of Poltava on 27 June 1709, 1713. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

Charles XII of Sweden in Battle, 1882. Artist: Anonymous
Charles XII of Sweden in Battle, 1882. Private Collection

The Siege and Battle of Narva in 1700, 1726. Artist: Aa, Pieter van der (1659-1733)
The Siege and Battle of Narva in 1700, 1726. Found in the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

The Battle of Hoglande on 22 July 1713, 1713. Artist: Anonymous
The Battle of Hoglande on 22 July 1713, 1713. Private Collection

The Skirmish at Bender (Kalabaliken i Bender), 1877. Artist: Armand-Dumaresq, Charles Edouard (1826-1895)
The Skirmish at Bender (Kalabaliken i Bender), 1877. Private Collection

The Battle of Poltava on 27 June 1709, 1715. Artist: Zubov, Alexei Fyodorovich (1682-after 1750)
The Battle of Poltava on 27 June 1709, 1715. Found in the collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

The battle at the mouth of the Neva on May 18, 1703, 1720s. Artist: Zubov, Alexei Fyodorovich (1682-after 1750)
The battle at the mouth of the Neva on May 18, 1703, 1720s. Found in the collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Riga swearing allegiance to Peter the Great, 1710, 1868. Artist: Kotzebue, Alexander von (1815-1889)
Riga swearing allegiance to Peter the Great, 1710, 1868. Found in the collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Imperial regimental flag at the Time of Peter the Great, 1700. Artist: Flags, Banners and Standards
Imperial regimental flag at the Time of Peter the Great, 1700. Found in the collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Medal for the Battle of Poltava. Artist: Orders, decorations and medals
Medal for the Battle of Poltava. Private Collection

Bringing Home the Body of King Charles XII of Sweden. Artist: Cederstrom, Gustaf (1845-1933)
Bringing Home the Body of King Charles XII of Sweden. Found in the collection of Nationalmuseum Stockholm

King Charles XII at the Battle of Narva on 19 November 1700. Artist: Krafft, David, von (1655-1724)
King Charles XII at the Battle of Narva on 19 November 1700. Private Collection

Map of the fortress of Bender. Artist: Wolff, Jeremias (1663-1724)
Map of the fortress of Bender. Private Collection

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"The Great Northern War: A Saga of Kings, Battles, and Empires" Step back in time to the 18th century as we delve into the captivating story of the Great Northern War. This monumental conflict, depicted in various artworks such as "Apotheosis of Charles XII" (1893) and "Bringing Home the Body of King Carl XII of Sweden" (1884), shaped the destiny of nations. At its core was a clash between powerful alliances. The Alliance of Kings Frederick I in Prussia, August II the Strong, and Frederick IV of Denmark united against their common foe. Their ambitions ignited battles like that at Lesnaya, immortalized on canvas in 1717. Naval warfare also played a crucial role throughout this epic struggle. HMS Wachtmeister's valiant fight against a Russian squadron on June 4th, 1719 exemplifies the bravery displayed by both sides. The naval Battle of Reval on May 13th, 1790 further showcases these maritime confrontations through Alexei Petrovich Bogolyubov's evocative artwork from the 1860s. The pinnacle moment arrived at Poltava in 1709 when forces led by King Charles XII clashed with Peter the Great's Russian army. This pivotal battle altered history forever and is vividly captured in paintings such as "The Battle of Poltava" (1717). Witnessing Charles XII himself on horseback during his reign adds an extra layer to our understanding thanks to an engraving from 1702. Not limited to land or sea engagements alone; even Hango Head witnessed intense naval encounters between Swedes and Russians - all depicted meticulously through engravings showcasing dramatic moments like those seen at Naval Engagement between Swedes and Russians at Hango Head (1714).