Nevsky Collection

Tallinn, Estonia (formerly Revel) - The Old Town
Tallinn, Estonia (formerly Revel) -The Old Town Date: circa 1910s

Alexander Nevsky (1219-1263) Russian prince, gained victory against the Swedes on river Neva. Venerated as a saint by Russians. Central panel of triptych by Pavel Korin (1892-1967)

Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Yalta, Ukraine
View of the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral in Yalta, Ukraine. It was built in 1902

Nevsky Prospekt 1917
Government troops open fire on demonstrators in Nevsky Prospekt, Petrograd

Battle on the Ice, 5th April 1242, c. 1568-76 (vellum)
2560000 Battle on the Ice, 5th April 1242, c.1568-76 (vellum) by Russian School (16th century); (add.info.: The Battle on the Ice was fought between the Republic of Novgorod led by prince Alexander)

Prince Alexander Nevsky begging Batu Khan for mercy for Russia, End of 19th century. Artist: Anonymous
Prince Alexander Nevsky begging Batu Khan for mercy for Russia, End of 19th century. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

DDE-90035860
Estonia, Tallinn, Old Town, Toompea, Alexander Nevsky Russian Orthodox Cathedral Date: 29/11/2006

DDE-90035852
Estonia, Tallinn. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral in the old city of Tallinn, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Date: 26/08/2005

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Ukraine, Yalta. Exterior of Saint Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, typical Russian architecture, c. 1902. Detail of gold rooftop domes. Date: 21/05/2008

Nevsky Prospect St. Petersburg in Russia
Vintage 19th century photograph: Nevsky Prospect is the main street in the federal city of St. Petersburg in Russia

Detail of the iconostasis depicting the Christ pantocrator
CLG252660 Detail of the iconostasis depicting the Christ pantocrator, 1861 (oil on panel) (see 248115, 248116 and 248117) by Sorokine, Evgraf (1821-92); St

Detail of the iconostasis depicting the Angel of the Annunciation
CLG248116 Detail of the iconostasis depicting the Angel of the Annunciation, 1861 (oil on panel) (see 248115, 248117 and 252660) by Sorokine, Evgraf (1821-92); St

Holy Trinity, Preparatory sketch for the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral in Warsaw
3469082 Holy Trinity, Preparatory sketch for the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral in Warsaw, 1907 (oil on canvas) by Vasnetsov, Victor Mikhailovich (1848-1926); 268x400 cm; State Russian Museum, St

Detail of the iconostasis depicting the Archangel St. Michael
CLG248117 Detail of the iconostasis depicting the Archangel St. Michael, 1861 (oil on panel) (see 248115, 248116 and 252660) by Sorokine, Evgraf (1821-92); St

Tallinn Old Town, Estonia - Alexander Nevsky Cathedral circa 1920s

Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Tallinn, Estonia. Built between 1894 and 1900 by order of Tsar Alexander III, this Russian Orthodox cathedral is dedicated to Alexander Nevsky

Saint Alexander Nevsky, Second Half of the 18th cen. Found in the Collection of Ikonen Museum Recklinghausen

Saint Grand Prince Alexander Nevsky, 19th century. Artist: Russian icon
Saint Grand Prince Alexander Nevsky, 19th century. Private Collection

Helmet of Alexander Nevsky, 1840s. Artist: Solntsev, Fyodor Grigoryevich (1801-1892)
Helmet of Alexander Nevsky, 1840s. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

The Consecration to the Great Schema by Alexander Nevsky (From Illustrated Karamzin), 1836. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

Alexander Nevsky Receiving Papal Legates. Found in the Collection of State History Museum, Moscow

Silver Sarcophagus of Saint Alexander Nevsky in the Saint Alexander Nevsky Lavra, 1859. Artist: Anonymous
Silver Sarcophagus of Saint Alexander Nevsky in the Saint Alexander Nevsky Lavra, 1859. Found in the collection of Russian State Historical Library, Moscow

The Battle of the Neva on July 15, 1240, 1940. Artist: Julia Truze-Ternovskaya
The Battle of the Neva on July 15, 1240, 1940. The Battle of the Neva was fought on the banks of the River Neva between the armies of Sweden and the Republic of Novgorod

Alexander Nevsky, Duke of Novgorod, Grand Duke of Vladimir, (1666). Nevsky (1219-1263) won a series of victories against the invading Swedes and Teutonic knights, notably on the river Neva in 1240

Alexander Nevsky, Grand Prince of Novgorod and Vladimir, 1855. Artist: Pyotr Shamshin
Alexander Nevsky, Grand Prince of Novgorod and Vladimir, 1855. Nevsky (1219-1263) won a series of victories against the invading Swedes and Teutonic knights, notably on the river Neva in 1240

Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Tsaritsyn (Volgograd)
Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Tsaritsyn (Volgograd, Stalingrad). A bust of Gogol can be seen on a tall plinth in the garden in the foreground

Nevsky Prospekt, St. Petersburg, Russia - Avenue 25 October
Nevsky Prospekt in St. Petersburg, Russia. In 1918, the new Bolshevik government changed the name of the street to " Avenue of 25 October" (as used, interestingly, on this card)

19th Century Russian Orthodox Alexander Nevsky Cathedral on Toompea Hill, Located amongst colourful residential houses of the Unesco World Heritage Old Town The Baltic States, Estonia, Tallinn

Gostiny Dvor (left) St Petersburgs largest department store
A view of Gostiny Dvor (left), St Petersburgs largest department store, in Nevski Prospekt, with pedestrians and traffic outside

St Petersburg, Russia - House of the Brothers Elisseyev
Elisseeff Emporium (56, Nevsky Prospekt), St. Petersburg, Russia - a large retail and entertainment complex, including a famous food hall, constructed in 19021903 for the Elisseeff Brothers

St Petersburg / Nevski
St Petersburg: Nevski Prospekt Date: circa 1915

Yaroslav III of Russia
YAROSLAV III YAROSLAVICH, son of Alexander Nevsky, Prince of Novgorod and Grand Prince of Vladimir Date: reigned 1263-1272

Chapel and shops, Bogorodsk, Russia
Chapel of Alexander Nevsky and shopping arcade, Bogorodsk, Nizhny Novgorod Oblast, Russia

Paris, France - Russian Church opened. Date: 1861

Paris, France - Chapelle Russe. Date: 1862

Enthusiastic Russians at the beginning of World War I
When Austria declared war on Serbia, Russia ordered a partial mobilisation of her army. Germany demanded that the Czar countermand this mobilisation within 12 hours, but this was rejected by Russia

SOVIET UNION, 1932. Corner of the 25th October Prospect and July 3rd Street in Leningrad. Photograph, 1932

Nevsky Prospekt, 1799 (w / c on paper)
BAL487243 Nevsky Prospekt, 1799 (w/c on paper) by Patersson, Benjamin (1750-1816); State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia; (add.info.: Nevsky Avenue is the main street in the city of St)

The Police Bridge and Nevsky avenue in St. Petersburg, printed by Lemercier, Paris
BAL153263 The Police Bridge and Nevsky avenue in St. Petersburg, printed by Lemercier, Paris, 1840s (colour litho) by Arnout, Louis Jules (1814-68) (after); Pushkin Museum, Moscow, Russia; French

RECEPTION OF RUSSIAN NAVY. Reception of the Common Council of New York City by Admiral Stephan Lisovsky on board the Russian frigate Alexander Nevsky, in New York Harbor, October 1863

WARSAW: ORTHODOX CATHEDRAL. The Alexander Nevsky Russian Orthodox Cathedral, built between 1894 and 1912 and demolished by Polish authorities in the 1920s. Postcard, c1912

WORLD WAR I: PETROGRAD. Scores of people were killed and wounded when shots were fired from the roof of a library during the Leninist uprising in the Nevsky Prospect, Petrograd (St)

ALEXANDER NEVSKY (c1220-1263). Russian hero. Wood panel, Russian, 1395

Alexander Nevsky Monastery (Lavra), St Petersburg, Russia
View of the Alexander Nevsky Monastery (Lavra), St Petersburg, Russia. It was founded by Peter the Great in 1710 at the eastern end of the Nevski Prospekt to house the relics of Alexander Nevsky

Russia, St Petersburg
St Petersburg, Russia - Nevski Prospekt Date: circa 1901

Kazan Cathedral, St Petersburg, Russia
View of Kazan Cathedral on Nevski Prospekt, St Petersburg, Russia. This Russian Orthodox cathedral is dedicated to Our Lady of Kazan, a 16th century icon of the Virgin Mary

Petrograd, The Nicholas Bridge 12 October 1920

LAVERETSKY, Nikolai (19th century)

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Nevsky: A Name That Echoes Through History From Tallinn, Estonia (formerly Revel) to Yalta, Ukraine, the name Nevsky is intertwined with tales of triumph and resilience. In the heart of Tallinn's Old Town stands the majestic Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, a symbol of Russian Orthodoxy that captivates visitors with its intricate architecture. But it doesn't stop there; Nevsky Prospekt in 1917 was witness to tumultuous times during the Russian Revolution. This iconic street in St. Petersburg has seen history unfold before its very eyes. Traveling back centuries, we find ourselves immersed in a vellum depicting the Battle on the Ice from April 5th, 1242. It showcases Prince Alexander Nevsky's strategic victory against the Swedes on the Neva River—a testament to his leadership and bravery. The 19th-century Russian Orthodox Alexander Nevsky Cathedral continues to inspire awe in Tsaritsyn (Volgograd). Its grandeur pays homage to this legendary prince who defended Russia against foreign invaders. In another captivating artwork titled "Prince Alexander Nevsky begging Batu Khan for mercy, " we glimpse into an endearing plea for mercy by this noble leader during Russia's turbulent times. The anonymous artist skillfully captures both vulnerability and strength within one frame. Photographs like DDE-90035860, DDE-90035852, and DDE-90025745 transport us through time as they showcase various aspects Prospect in St. Petersburg—Russia's cultural capital pulsating with life and history at every turn. Nevsky—an illustrious name that resonates across borders and generations—embodies valorous victories, architectural marvels like cathedrals bearing his name, and moments frozen forever on vellum or captured through lenses.