Livonia Collection

Stephen Bathory at Pskov. Found in the Collection of Royal Castle, Warsaw

Livonians or Livs (Livonian), indigenous people of Latvia (Latvia) and Estonia (Estonia)
FLO4722145 Livonians or Livs (Livonian), indigenous people of Latvia (Latvia) and Estonia (Estonia). Man in a wagon with woman passenger

Estonia - Lithuania, 1745
2902744 Estonia - Lithuania, 1745; (add.info.: Estonia - Lithuania, 1745.); Buyenlarge Archive/UIG

Russian Post Station in Livland; The Baltic Provinces of Russia, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Russian Post Station in Livland; The Baltic Provinces of Russia, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin

Young Peasant of Livonia; The Baltic Provinces of Russia, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Young Peasant of Livonia; The Baltic Provinces of Russia, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin

Livonian; The Baltic Provinces of Russia, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Livonian; The Baltic Provinces of Russia, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin

Winter dress of three ladies from Livonia, 1521. Creator: Dürer, Albrecht (1471-1528)
Winter dress of three ladies from Livonia, 1521. Found in the Collection of the Musee du Louvre, Paris

General Map of Livland Province: Showing Postal and Major Roads, Stations and the... 1820
General Map of Livland Province: Showing Postal and Major Roads, Stations and the Distance in Versts between Them, 1820. This 1820 map of Livland Provinceis from a larger work

Russian atrocities in Livonia in 1578. From Johann Jakob Wicks Sammlung von Nachrichten... Artist: Anonymous
Russian atrocities in Livonia in 1578. From Johann Jakob Wicks Sammlung von Nachrichten.... Found in the collection of Zentralbibliothek Zurich

Russian atrocities in Livonia on July and August 1577. From Johann Jakob Wicks Sammlung von Nachric Artist: Anonymous
Russian atrocities in Livonia on July and August 1577. From Johann Jakob Wicks Sammlung von Nachrichten.... Found in the collection of Zentralbibliothek Zurich

Atlas sive Cosmographicae Meditationes de Fabrica Mundi et Fabricati Fugura (Europe: Livonia, Russia Artist: Mercator)
Atlas sive Cosmographicae Meditationes de Fabrica Mundi et Fabricati Fugura (Europe: Livonia, Russia, Lithuania). Private Collection

The Baltic Sea (From: Baltikum Ducatuum Livoniae et Curlandiae cum vicinis Insulis Nova Exhibitio Geographica), ca 1720. From a private collection

Livonia after losing bowsprit mid-Atlantic, 1871 (oil on canvas)
3870620 Livonia after losing bowsprit mid-Atlantic, 1871 (oil on canvas) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Royal Thames Yacht Club, London, UK; Photo © Derek Bayes. All rights reserved 2022

The International Yacht Race at New York (engraving)
1057512 The International Yacht Race at New York (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The International Yacht Race at New York)

Livonians or Livs, indigenous people of Latvia and Estonia. Man in a wagon with woman passenger. Illustration from Andrew Swintons Travels into Norway, Denmark and Russia, 1792

Yachting in the Solent (engraving)
1057611 Yachting in the Solent (engraving) by May, Walter William (1831-96); Private Collection; (add.info.: Yachting in the Solent)

The New Thames Yacht Club Schooner-Match, rounding the Mouse Light-Ship (engraving)
1105072 The New Thames Yacht Club Schooner-Match, rounding the Mouse Light-Ship (engraving) by Weedon, Edwin (1819-79); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Thames Yacht Club Schooner-Match)

The Livonia, 1871 (litho)
3870605 The Livonia, 1871 (litho) by Dutton, Thomas Goldsworth (1819-91) (after); Royal Thames Yacht Club, London, UK; Photo © Derek Bayes. All rights reserved 2022

Habit of a Lady of Livonia in 1577 (engraving)
3640580 Habit of a Lady of Livonia in 1577 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Habit of a Lady of Livonia in 1577)

International Yacht-Races at New York, the Livonia and the Dauntless in a Gale, "A Man Overboard!"(engraving)
1626044 International Yacht-Races at New York, the Livonia and the Dauntless in a Gale, " A Man Overboard!" (engraving) by Weedon

Lithuanian and Livonian helmets. From the Antiquities of the Russian State, 1849-1853. Private Collection

General map of Estonia and Latvia. (Atlas de la Livonie), 1798. Private Collection

Polish rider, 1577. Found in the Collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

The honoring for the victory in the Livonian war, 1558 (From the Illuminated Compiled Chronicle), Second half of the16th cen. Found in the Collection of Russian National Library, 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

The Liberation of Pskov in 1581 (From Illustrated Karamzin), 1836. Artist: Chorikov, Boris Artemyevich (1802-1866)
The Liberation of Pskov in 1581 (From Illustrated Karamzin), 1836. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

Riga (From the Cosmographia), ca 1568. Artist: Munster, Sebastian (1488-1552)
Riga (From the Cosmographia), ca 1568. Private Collection

Map of Livonia (Die custe va Lijfflandt met de eijlanden daer beneffens... ). Artist: Waghenaer, Lucas Jansz
Map of Livonia (Die custe va Lijfflandt met de eijlanden daer beneffens...). Private Collection

Portrait of Stephen Bathory, King of Poland, End of 16th cen Artist: Anonymous
Portrait of Stephen Bathory, King of Poland, End of 16th cen.. Found in the collection of the Russian State Archives of Ancient Documents (RGADA)

Siege of Reval by the Russians in 1578. From Johann Jakob Wicks Sammlung von Nachrichten... Artist: Anonymous
Siege of Reval by the Russians in 1578. From Johann Jakob Wicks Sammlung von Nachrichten.... Found in the collection of Zentralbibliothek Zurich

Livonia Map, Vulgo Lyefland, Atlas Maior. Artist: Blaeu, Joan (1596-1673)
Livonia Map, Vulgo Lyefland, Atlas Maior. Private Collection

Map of Estonia and Livonia, 1745. Artist: Anonymous master
Map of Estonia and Livonia, 1745. Found in the collection of the Academy of Sciences, Saint Petersburg

The Siege of Riga by the Russian Army under Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich in 1656, 1656. Artist: Perelle, Adam (1638-1695)
The Siege of Riga by the Russian Army under Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich in 1656, 1656. From a private collection

The Baltic Sea (From: Ducatuum Livoniae et Curlandiae Nova Tabula), 1705. Artist: Anonymous master
The Baltic Sea (From: Ducatuum Livoniae et Curlandiae Nova Tabula), 1705. From a private collection

The Baltic Sea (From: Theatrum Orbis Terrarum), c. 1608-1610. Artist: Ortelius, Abraham (1527-1598)
The Baltic Sea (From: Theatrum Orbis Terrarum), c. 1608-1610. From a private collection

The Thaler of Stephen Bathory, King of Poland (Obverse), 1580. Artist: Numismatic, West European Coins
The Thaler of Stephen Bathory, King of Poland (Obverse), 1580. Found in the collection of the Wilanow Palace Museum

Map of Poland includes portions of Livonia and Grand Duchy of Moscow. Private Collection

Stephen Bathory at Pskov. Detail: Grigory Nashchokin. Found in the Collection of Royal Castle, Warsaw

Charles XII is crossing the Duna 1701. Artist: Lemke, Johann Philip (1631-1711)
Charles XII is crossing the Duna 1701. From a private collection

Regni Sueciae, ca 1730. Artist: Homann, Johann Baptist (1663-1724)
Regni Sueciae, ca 1730. From a private collection

Charles XII is crossing the Duna 1701, 1770-1780s. Artist: Brotze, Johann Christoph (1742-1823)
Charles XII is crossing the Duna 1701, 1770-1780s. Found in the collection of the Latvijas Valsts biblioteka

Livonia Map, Livoniae Nova Descriptio, 1573-1578. Artist: Anonymous master
Livonia Map, Livoniae Nova Descriptio, 1573-1578. From a private collection

Map Livonia vulgo Lyefland Copperplate print
Map, Livonia, vulgo Lyefland, Copperplate print

Noblewoman and girl of Livonia, Russian province, 16th century.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalarts Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of Antiquity

Lady of Livonia, Russian province, 1577.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalarts Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of Antiquity and of the Middle Ages

Walter Von Plettenberg
WALTER VON PLETTENBERG the last Landmeister of the Teutonic Knights in Livonia. Date: ? - 1535

Costumes of a Livonian noblewoman and her daughter, 1577 (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF277083 Costumes of a Livonian noblewoman and her daughter, 1577 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Weigel, Hans (fl.1577); Private Collection; (add.info)

International yacht race at New York between the Livonia and Dauntless during a gale. Wood engraving, 1871
YACHT RACE, 1871. International yacht race at New York between the Livonia and Dauntless during a gale. Wood engraving, 1871

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Livonia, a land steeped in history and resilience. From the reign of Stephen Bathory at Pskov to the Russian atrocities that stained its soil in 1578, this region has witnessed both triumphs and tragedies. The anonymous artist's depiction of these horrors in Livonia during July and August 1577 serves as a haunting reminder of the human capacity for cruelty. Gerardus Mercator's artistic portrayal in "Atlas sive Cosmographicae Meditationes de Fabrica Mundi et Fabricati Fugura" showcases Livonia's place within Europe, highlighting its significance on the continental stage. Meanwhile, Johann Baptist Homann's cartographic masterpiece from ca 1720 unveils the beauty of the Baltic Sea surrounding Livonia, capturing its maritime allure. Even amidst adversity, Livonians have persevered. The indigenous people of Latvia and Estonia known as Livs have nurtured their unique culture throughout centuries of change. Their traditions are immortalized through engravings like "Habit of a Lady in 1577, " offering us glimpses into their rich heritage. The spirit of adventure also thrives within Livonia's shores. Whether it be yachting races along the Solent or international competitions like "The New Thames Yacht Club Schooner-Match, " this region has embraced nautical pursuits with gusto. Even when disaster struck with the loss of bowsprit mid-Atlantic in 1871, an oil painting captured both tragedy and resilience. Livonia stands as a testament to humanity's ability to endure and thrive despite hardships faced throughout history. Its story is one that intertwines artistry, exploration, tragedy, and triumph—a captivating narrative that continues to unfold with each passing era.