Livonian War Collection

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

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

The Siege of Pskov by Stephen Bathory in 1581, 1839-1843. Artist: Karl Briullov
The Siege of Pskov by Stephen Bathory in 1581, 1839-1843. From August 1581 until February 1582 during the Livonian War, the Russian city of Pskov withstood a siege by a Polish army commanded by King

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

The Russian Army capturing Narva on May 11, 1558 (From Illustrated Karamzin), 1836. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

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

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

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

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

The Russian Army Capturing Narva on May 11, 1558, 1956. Artist: Alexander Blinkov
The Russian Army Capturing Narva on May 11, 1558, 1956. The Russians captured Narva, today located in Estonia, during the Livonian War

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"The Livonian War: A Brutal Struggle for Power and Territory" In the midst of political turmoil and territorial ambitions, the Livonian War unfolded with Stephen Bathory at Pskov, a significant turning point in history. Russian atrocities stained the lands of Livonia in 1578, leaving scars that would forever haunt its people. These heinous acts were vividly captured by an anonymous artist in Johann Jakob Wicks Sammlung von Nachrichten. The year 1577 witnessed further Russian atrocities in Livonia during July and August, as depicted by another anonymous artist from the same collection. The horrors endured by innocent civilians during this time were unimaginable. One cannot forget the Siege of Pskov led by Stephen Bathory in 1581, immortalized through Karl Briullov's masterpiece created between 1839-1843. This iconic event showcased Bathory's determination to reclaim lost territories and marked a crucial victory for his forces. A Polish rider galloping through the chaos of war symbolizes bravery amidst adversity during this tumultuous period in 1577. Their unwavering spirit fueled their fight against formidable opponents. The honoring ceremony held to celebrate triumphs achieved during the Livonian War is beautifully illustrated in "The Illuminated Compiled Chronicle" from 1558. It serves as a testament to the sacrifices made by countless individuals who fought valiantly for their homeland. Boris Artemyevich Chorikov's artwork captures a pivotal moment when Narva fell into the hands of the Russian Army on May 11th, 1558. This strategic capture altered dynamics within Livonia and intensified conflict throughout the region. Another painting by Chorikov portrays "The Liberation of Pskov" in 1581, showcasing moments filled with hope as freedom was restored to those living under oppressive rule. An anonymous portrait reveals King Stephen Bathory himself - a powerful figure whose leadership and determination shaped the outcome of the Livonian War.