Ivan Vi Collection

Portraits of Russian Tsars, House of Romanov: Anna 7, Ivan VI 8, Elizabeth 9, Peter III 10, Catherine II the Great 11
FLO4624758 Portraits of Russian Tsars, House of Romanov: Anna 7, Ivan VI 8, Elizabeth 9, Peter III 10, Catherine II the Great 11, Paul I 12, Alexander I 13, and Nicholas I 14

Guards waiting for the infant Tsar Ivan VI of Russia to wake, 1741 (litho)
7184934 Guards waiting for the infant Tsar Ivan VI of Russia to wake, 1741 (litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Russian Rulers, Peter the Great and his Successors (engraving)
1107790 Russian Rulers, Peter the Great and his Successors (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Russian Rulers, Peter the Great and his Successors)

The Romanov Dynasty, from Costume Antico e Moderno by Gulio Ferrario, c
CHT173062 The Romanov Dynasty, from Costume Antico e Moderno by Gulio Ferrario, c.1820 (colour litho) by Italian School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Portrait of Duke Anthony Ulrich of Brunswick (1714-1774), um 1700. Artist: Anonymous
Portrait of Duke Anthony Ulrich of Brunswick (1714-1774), um 1700. From a private collection

Tsar Ivan VI Antonovich of Russia (1740-1764). Silver ruble of 1741, 1741. Artist: Numismatic, Russian coins
Tsar Ivan VI Antonovich of Russia (1740-1764). Silver ruble of 1741, 1741. From a private collection

Portrait of Ernst Johann von Biron (1690-1772), Duke of Courland and Semigallia and regent of the Russian Empire. From a private collection

Portrait of Tsar Ivan VI Antonovich of Russia (1740-1764), 1740. Artist: Anonymous
Portrait of Tsar Ivan VI Antonovich of Russia (1740-1764), 1740. Found in the collection of the State History Museum, Moscow

Portrait of Princess Anna Leopoldovna (1718-1746), tsars Ivan VI mother, 1739. Found in the collection of the State History Museum, Moscow

Portrait of Princess Yekaterina Ivanovna Cherkasova (1727-1797), nee Hedvig Elisabeth von Biron, 1781. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

ELIZABETH PETROVNA (1709-1762). Empress of Russia, 1741-1762. Elizabeth staging a coup d

IVAN VI ANTONOVICH (1740-1764). Infant Czar of Russia, 1740-41. The birth of Ivan VI. Line engraving, 18th century

IVAN VI ANTONOVICH (1740-1764). Czar of Russia. Copper engraving, English, 1800

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"Guarding the Future: The Intriguing Tale of Ivan VI" In this captivating lithograph from 1741, we witness a scene filled with anticipation and uncertainty. Guards stand vigilantly, their eyes fixed on an infant Tsar named Ivan VI of Russia, awaiting his awakening. This momentous occasion marked a pivotal point in Russian history. The engraving depicting Peter the Great and his successors serves as a reminder of the Romanov Dynasty's influence on Ivan VI's fate. Born into this powerful lineage, he was destined to inherit the throne at such a tender age. Anna Leopoldovna, depicted in another engraving from 1739, played a significant role in young Ivan's life as his mother. Her portrait showcases her regal presence and hints at her ambitions for her son's reign. The enigmatic Duke Anthony Ulrich of Brunswick is also featured prominently throughout these artworks. His anonymous portraits from different periods shed light on his involvement in Russian politics during Ivan VI's rule. A numismatic masterpiece captures Tsar Ivan VI Antonovich himself on a silver ruble minted in 1741. This coin not only symbolizes his brief reign but also highlights the importance placed upon him by those who sought to control Russia through him. Another intriguing figure emerges in Ernst Johann von Biron, Duke of Courland and Semigallia, who served as regent during Ivan VI's early years. An anonymous portrait reveals little about this influential man whose actions shaped the course of Russian history. Princess Anna Leopoldovna takes center stage once again with an enchanting portrayal by artist Sysang Johann Christoph from 1703-1757. Her image exudes both strength and vulnerability - qualities that undoubtedly influenced her son’s upbringing. Amidst all these historical figures lies Princess Yekaterina Ivanovna Cherkasova (nee Hedvig Elisabeth von Biron), captured in a 1781 portrait by Darbes Joseph Friedrich August.