Polish Lithuanian Commonwealth Collection

Stanislaw II August, 1764
1578158 Stanislaw II August, 1764; (add.info.: Portrait of Stanislaw II August (1732-1798) the last King and Grand Duke of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth

Allegory of the 1st partition of Poland, 1795
1578191 Allegory of the 1st partition of Poland, 1795; (add.info.: Allegory of the 1st partition of Poland, showing Catherine II of Russia (left)

The Battle of Cecora, 1878. Creator: Piwnicki, Witold (1851-1932)
The Battle of Cecora, 1878. Found in the collection of the Muzeum Narodowe, Krakow

The January Uprising, 1863 - 1865
3784910 The January Uprising, 1863 - 1865; (add.info.: The January Uprising, 1863 - 1865. Polish-Lithuanian insurgents rose up against the Russian Empire, but were ultimately defeated)

Tadeusz Kosciuszko refusing sword offered by Catherine II, 1883. Artist: Poilleux-Saint-Ange, Georges Louis (1855-1901)
Tadeusz Kosciuszko refusing sword offered by Catherine II, 1883. From a private collection

Polish peasant insurgents in the January Uprising of 1863
3714107 Polish peasant insurgents in the January Uprising of 1863, from Ward and Locks Illustrated History of the World, pub

Creation of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth by the Union of Lublin, 1569 (engraving)
3647463 Creation of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth by the Union of Lublin, 1569 (engraving) by Matejko, Jan (1838-93); Private Collection; (add.info)

Adam Kazanowski, Polish-Lithuanian nobleman (engraving)
3646822 Adam Kazanowski, Polish-Lithuanian nobleman (engraving) by Hondius, Willem (Wilhelm) (c.1597-1660); Private Collection; (add.info.: Adam Kazanowski (c1599-1649), Polish-Lithuanian nobleman

Portrait of Anna Jagiellon (1523-1596), queen of Poland, before 1596. Found in the Collection of Muzeum Narodowe, Warsaw

The Third Partition of Poland, 1795. Private Collection

The Union of Lublin, 1569. Artist: Historical Document
The Union of Lublin, 1569. Found in the collection of the Archiwum Glowne Akt Dawnych (AGAD), Warsaw

The Union of Lublin, 1869. Artist: Matejko, Jan Alojzy (1838-1893)
The Union of Lublin, 1869. Found in the collection of the Muzeum Lubelskie, Lublin

The Polish plumb-cake, 1772. Artist: Lodge, John (?-1796)
The Polish plumb-cake, 1772. From a private collection

Picture of Europe for July 1772, 1772. Artist: Anonymous
Picture of Europe for July 1772, 1772. From a private collection

Portrait of Stanislaw II August Poniatowski (oil on canvas)
BAL486568 Portrait of Stanislaw II August Poniatowski (oil on canvas) by Lampi, Johann Baptist Edler von (1751-1830); State Hermitage Museum, St

John III Sobieski (oil on canvas)
XIR197217 John III Sobieski (oil on canvas) by Tricius, Alexandre Jan (c.1620-1692/98); Jagiellonian Library, Cracow, Poland; (add.info.: John III Sobieski)

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"The Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth: A Tapestry of History and Struggle" Step into the rich tapestry of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, a remarkable union that spanned centuries and left an indelible mark on European history. From its creation in 1569 through to its eventual demise in 1795, this diverse and complex state witnessed triumphs, conflicts, and moments of profound significance. In the heart-stirring painting by Poilleux-Saint-Ange, we witness Tadeusz Kosciuszko's refusal to accept Catherine II's sword in 1783. This act symbolizes his unwavering commitment to freedom and independence for his beloved homeland. The January Uprising of 1863 saw Polish peasant insurgents rise against their oppressors. Their courageous struggle for national identity is immortalized in our collective memory as a testament to the unyielding spirit of the common people. The Union of Lublin holds a pivotal place in history as it solidified the bond between Poland and Lithuania. The engraving from 1569 captures this momentous occasion when two nations joined forces under one banner, forging a powerful alliance that would shape Eastern Europe for centuries to come. Nobleman Adam Kazanowski stands tall in an exquisite engraving, representing not only his own stature but also the influential role played by Polish-Lithuanian nobility within this unique political entity. Anna Jagiellon's portrait transports us back to her reign as queen of Poland during the late sixteenth century. Her strong leadership brought stability amidst turbulent times while leaving an enduring legacy as one of Poland's most revered monarchs. However, not all chapters were marked by prosperity; with each partition came further fragmentation. The Third Partition of Poland in 1795 dealt a devastating blow to the once-mighty Commonwealth, reducing it to mere remnants under foreign domination.