Polish Lithuanian Collection

Johannes Hevelius' observation of the occultation of Jupiter by the Moon
5312032 Johannes Hevelius' observation of the occultation of Jupiter by the Moon; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Johannes Hevelius' observation of the occultation of Jupiter by the Moon)

A detachment of the Chmielinski corps pursuing the Russians in the village of Ponik
3473156 A detachment of the Chmielinski corps pursuing the Russians in the village of Ponik, Poland during the January Uprising of 1863, from L'Univers Illustre, pub

Russian soldiers attacking the chateau of Count Gebuchow during the January Uprising of 1863 between the former
3473150 Russian soldiers attacking the chateau of Count Gebuchow during the January Uprising of 1863 between the former Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth and the Russian Empire

Petro Dorofeyevych Doroshenko, Hetman of Right-bank Ukraine (engraving)
3244543 Petro Dorofeyevych Doroshenko, Hetman of Right-bank Ukraine (engraving) by Russian School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Petro Dorofeyevych Doroshenko (Ukrainian)

Ratification of the Truce of Andrusovo, 1667 (litho)
3244542 Ratification of the Truce of Andrusovo, 1667 (litho) by Russian School, (17th century); Russian State Archives of Ancient Documents (RGADA); (add.info.: The Truce of Andrusovo (Polish)

Poland. Mazoviens, Highlanders, Lithuanians, Cracowians
Poland. From left to right: 1- Mazoviens, 2- Highlanders, 3- Lithuanians, 4- Cracowians. Engraving by Lemaitre. History of Poland, by Charles Foster. Panorama Universal, 1840

Tadeusz Kosciuszko (1746-1817). Polish general and statesman. National hero in Poland and Belarus for his leadership of a national insurrection

Stanislaw II Augustus (1732-1798). King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania (1764-1795). He was the last monarch of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. Portrait

First Partition of Poland
Partitions of Poland. The First Partition of Poland. It was decided on August 5, 1772. The agreement was signed in Vienna in February 1772

John III Sobieski - King of Poland, Grand Duke of Lithuania
John III Sobieski (1629-1696). King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania (1674-1696). Statue dedicated to the Polish hero in Lazienki Park, Warsaw. Engraving by Lemaitre, Vernier and Lafon

Plan of the Battle of Vienna, 12 September 1683
Holy Roman Empire. Plan of the Battle of Vienna, 12 September 1683. It took place at Kahlenberg Mountain, near Vienna, ather the city had been besieged by the Ottoman Empire during two months

John III Sobieski (1629-1696). King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania (1674-1696). Portrait. Engraving by Lemaitre, Vernier and Lafon. History of Poland, by Charles Foster

Wladyslaw IV Vasa (1595-1648). King of Poland. Portrait
Wladyslaw IV Vasa (1595-1648). King of Poland (1632-1648). Grand Duke of Lithuania and titular king of Sweden. He was the eldest son of Sigismund III Vasa and Anna Habsburg of Austria. Portrait

Jan Karol Chodkiewicz (1560-1621). Military commander of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth army. Portrait. Engraving by Lemaitre, Vernier and Massard. History of Poland by Charles Foster

Sigismund III Vasa (1566-1632). Engraving, 1840
Sigismund III Vasa (1566-1632) or Sigismund III of Poland. King of Poland (1587-1632) and Sweden (1592-1599), Grand Duke of Lithuania and monarch of the united Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth

Henry III. King of France. House Valois-Angouleme
Henry III of France (1551-1589). King of France (1574-1589), king of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania (1573-1575). House Valois-Angouleme. Portrait. Engraving by Lemaitre, Vernier and Laderer

Battle of Cecora (September-October, 1620)
Polish-Ottoman War (1620-1621). Battle of Cecora (September-October, 1620). Painting by Witold Piwnicki (1850 / 1851-1932), 1877-1878. Detail. 19th Century Polish Art Gallery (Sukiennice Museum)

Tadeusz Kosciuszko (1746-1817) in Raclawice, 1888
Tadeusz Kosciuszko (1746-1817). Polish General. Kosciuszko in Raclawice, 1888, by Jan Matejko (1838-1893). Kosciuszko led the Polish troops against the Russian Empire at the Battle of Raclawice

Jan Zamoyski, Grand Chancellor, 1590 (engraving)
958000 Jan Zamoyski, Grand Chancellor, 1590 (engraving) by Jacquemin, Raphael (1821-81); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jan Zamoyski, Grand Chancellor, 1590)

Portrait of Afanasy Lavrentievich Ordin-Naschokin (1605-1680) with the Truce of Andrusovo
3244541 Portrait of Afanasy Lavrentievich Ordin-Naschokin (1605-1680) with the Truce of Andrusovo (oil on canvas) by Russian School

Tadeusz Ko?ciuszko, 1746 - 1817. Polish-Lithuanian military engineer. A national hero of Poland

Lisowczycy soldiers in an archery contest, after the painting by Josef von Brandt. The Lisowczycy were an early 17th century irregular unit of the Polish-Lithuanian light cavalry

Observatory and astronomical instruments by Johannes Heveliu
Johannes Hevelius (1611-1687). Polish astronomer. Observatory and astronomical instruments. Engraving. 19th century. Colored

Heinrich, count von Bruhl (1700-1763). Colored engraving
Heinrich, count von Bruhl (1700-1763). German statesman. Engraving of The Universal History, 1885. Colored engraving

Allegory of the 1st partition of Poland. 1772
Allegory of the 1st Partition of Poland, 1772. After Moreaus painting. Colored engraving

Bohdan Khmelnytsky (1595-1657). Cossacks leader. Monument b
Bohdan Khmelnytsky (1595-1657). Cossacks leader. Monument, 1888. Was created by sculptor Mikhail Mikeshin (1835-1896). St. Sofia Square. Kiev. Ukraine

Vasili Shuisky with his brothers at the Warsaw Sejm, 1611 (engraving)
XJF3058200 Vasili Shuisky with his brothers at the Warsaw Sejm, 1611 (engraving) by Dolabella, Tommaso (1570-1650); Private Collection; (add.info.: Engraving by Tomasz Makowski after Dolabella)

Thaddeus Kosciusko, tied to a litter, refusing sword offered by Catherine II following unsuccessful rebellion that led to partition of Poland

Kosciusko and the Polish nobles obtaining their liberty by the generosity of the Emperor Paul I. Andrzej Tadeusz Kojaciuszko 1746 - 1817

The tomb of Kosciusko at West Point. Currier & Ives print (between 1856 and 1907). Andrzej Tadeusz Kojaciuszko 1746 - 1817) was a Polish-Lithuanian military leader during the Kojaciuszko Uprising

Election of Stanislaw Leszczyjaski in 1704. Stanislaw I Leszczyjaski (1677 - 1766) King of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth

Jan Pawel Sapieha (1609-1665) was a Polish-Lithuanian nobleman

Prince Michal Kazimierz Radziwill (1625-1680) Polish-Lithuanian noble

Jan Zamoyski (1542-1605), Polish-Lithuanian nobleman, magnate

Tadeusz Rejtan protesting against the partition treaty and immortalized in the painting by Jan Matejko (1838-1893) The Partition Sejm was a Parliament in session from 1773 to 1776 in

Stanislaw II August Poniatowski 1732 - 1798. King and Grand Duke of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth (1764-95) painted by Marcello Bacciarelli

Kosciuszko walked into the synagogue in Krakow and asked the Jews to help with the uprising. He promised that the Jews would be treated equally in Poland after the revolution

Minins Appeal, 1896. Oil on canvas. Konstantin Makovsky (1839-1915) Russian artist. Kuzma Minin (d1616) c1611 appealing to people of Nizhny Novgorod to raise funds to equip a Volunteer Army against

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The Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, a union of Poland and Lithuania, was a vibrant and diverse nation. It encompassed the Mazovians with their rich cultural heritage, the proud Highlanders known for their fierce spirit, and the Lithuanians who brought their unique traditions to this melting pot. Throughout its history, remarkable figures emerged from this land. Tadeusz Kosciuszko stands tall as a Polish general and statesman whose bravery inspired many. Stanislaw II Augustus ruled as King of Poland during an era marked by great challenges such as the First Partition of Poland. One cannot forget the legendary John III Sobieski, who not only reigned over Poland but also served as Grand Duke of Lithuania. His strategic genius was evident in his famous Plan of the Battle of Vienna in 1683 when he led his forces to victory against formidable foes. Looking further back in time reveals more extraordinary leaders like Wladyslaw IV Vasa and Jan Karol Chodkiewicz. Their contributions shaped Polish history and left an indelible mark on the nation's identity. Even beyond its borders, Poland made its presence felt. Sigismund III Vasa's reign saw him become King not only in Poland but also in Sweden – a testament to his influence across Europe. Intriguing connections were forged between nations during this period too; Henry III of France from House Valois-Angouleme found himself entangled with Polish affairs at times. Wars were fought on these lands too; one notable example being the Battle of Cecora in 1620 where brave soldiers clashed valiantly for honor and glory. The story of "Polish-Lithuanian" is one that weaves together tales of valorous kings, brilliant military commanders, epic battles fought on foreign soil, and a diverse population united under one banner. This caption merely scratches the surface; there is so much more to discover about this fascinating era in history.