Successor To The Throne Collection

The Education of the Princess. (The Marie de Medici Cycle). Artist: Rubens, Pieter Paul (1577-1640)
The Education of the Princess. (The Marie de Medici Cycle). Found in the collection of Louvre, Paris

Portrait of Marie de Medici (1575-1642), 1613. Creator: Pourbus, Frans
Portrait of Marie de Medici (1575-1642), 1613. Found in the collection of Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Cap of Tsarevich Dmitry. From the Antiquities of the Russian State, 1849-1853. Private Collection

Porcelain Vessel of Tsarevich Ivan Ivanovich, 1849-1853
Porcelain Vessel of Tsarevich Ivan Ivanovich. From the Antiquities of the Russian State, 1849-1853. Private Collection

Portrait of Marie de Medici (1575-1642), 1655. Creator: Beaubrun, Charles (1604-1692)
Portrait of Marie de Medici (1575-1642), 1655. Found in the Collection of Museo del Prado, Madrid

The adulthood of Louis XIII. (The Marie de Medici Cycle), 1622-1625. Creator: Rubens
The adulthood of Louis XIII. (The Marie de Medici Cycle), 1622-1625. Found in the Collection of Musee du Louvre, Paris

Portrait of Tsarevich Alexei Petrovich of Russia (1690-1718), 1710. Artist: Wiegel
Portrait of Tsarevich Alexei Petrovich of Russia (1690-1718), 1710. From a private collection

Allegorical Portrait of Marie de Medici (1575-1642) as Bellona, 1622
Allegorical Portrait of Marie de Me dici (1575-1642) as Bellona, 1622. Found in the Collection of Museum Heylshof, Worms

Executioner of the Streltsy regiment, 1764. Private Collection

Colonel of the Streltsy regiment, 1764. Private Collection

The Chamber of Tsarevich Demetrius in Uglich. Found in the Collection of Russian State Film and Photo Archive, Krasnogorsk

Portrait of Marie de Medici (1575-1642). Found in the Collection of Palazzo Pitti, Florence

Henry IV and Marie de Medicis. Artist: Bakalowicz, Wladyslaw (1831-1904)
Henry IV and Marie de Medicis. Private Collection

Wooden cash (or writing) box with poptrait of Peter the Greats son, ca. 1695. Artist: Anonymous master
Wooden cash (or writing) box with poptrait of Peter the Greats son, ca. 1695. Found in the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

The Death of Tsarevich Dmitry, 1591 (From Illustrated Karamzin), 1836. Artist: Chorikov, Boris Artemyevich (1802-1866)
The Death of Tsarevich Dmitry, 1591 (From Illustrated Karamzin), 1836. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

The Presentation of Her Portrait to Henry IV (The Marie de Medici Cycle). Artist: Rubens, Pieter Paul (1577-1640)
The Presentation of Her Portrait to Henry IV (The Marie de Medici Cycle). Found in the collection of Louvre, Paris

The Wedding by Proxy of Marie de Medici to King Henry IV (The Marie de Medici Cycle). Found in the collection of Louvre, Paris

The conclusion of peace in Angers (The Marie de Medici Cycle). Artist: Rubens, Pieter Paul (1577-1640)
The conclusion of peace in Angers (The Marie de Medici Cycle). Found in the collection of Louvre, Paris

The Consignment of the Regency (The Marie de Medici Cycle). Artist: Rubens, Pieter Paul (1577-1640)
The Consignment of the Regency (The Marie de Medici Cycle). Found in the collection of Louvre, Paris

The Birth of the Dauphin at Fontainebleau (The Marie de Medici Cycle). Artist: Rubens, Pieter Paul (1577-1640)
The Birth of the Dauphin at Fontainebleau (The Marie de Medici Cycle). Found in the collection of Louvre, Paris

The Meeting of Marie de Medici and Henry IV at Lyons (The Marie de Medici Cycle). Found in the collection of Louvre, Paris

The Triumph of Truth (The Marie de Medici Cycle). Artist: Rubens, Pieter Paul (1577-1640)
The Triumph of Truth (The Marie de Medici Cycle). Found in the collection of Louvre, Paris

The Victory at Julich (The Marie de Medici Cycle). Artist: Rubens, Pieter Paul (1577-1640)
The Victory at Julich (The Marie de Medici Cycle). Found in the collection of Louvre, Paris

The Exchange of the Princesses at the Spanish Border. (The Marie de Medici Cycle). Found in the collection of Louvre, Paris

Portrait of Marie de Medici (1575-1642), 1622. Artist: Rubens, Pieter Paul (1577-1640)
Portrait of Marie de Medici (1575-1642), 1622. Found in the collection of the Museo del Prado, Madrid

Reliquary of Tsarevich Dmitry, 1628?1630. Artist: Ovdokimov, Gavrila, (Workshop) (active 1628?1630)
Reliquary of Tsarevich Dmitry, 1628?1630. Found in the collection of the State United Museum Centre in the Kremlin, Moscow

Tsarevnas dwelling, 1878. Artist: Klodt, Mikhail Petrovich, Baron (1835-1914)
Tsarevnas dwelling, 1878. Found in the collection of the Regional Art Gallery, Perm

Title page of text from the trial of Aleksei Petrovich, 1718. Artist: Historical Document
Title page of text from the trial of Aleksei Petrovich, 1718. Found in the collection of the Russian State Archives of Ancient Documents (RGADA)

Xenia Godunova and False Dmitry. Artist: Lebedev, Klavdi Vasilyevich (1852-1916)
Xenia Godunova and False Dmitry. Private Collection

Gold coin of the regent Sophia Alekseyevna, Between 1682 and 1687. Artist: Numismatic, Russian coins
Gold coin of the regent Sophia Alekseyevna, Between 1682 and 1687. Found in the collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Tsarevich Demetrius (1582-1591), 17th century. Artist: Anonymous
Tsarevich Demetrius (1582-1591), 17th century. Found in the collection of the Regional Art Gallery, Tver

The Abdication of Tsarevich Alexei Petrovich of Russia (1690-1718). Artist: Anonymous
The Abdication of Tsarevich Alexei Petrovich of Russia (1690-1718). From a private collection

The Arrest of Tsarevna Sophia. Artist: Veshchilov, Konstantin Alexandrovich (1878-1945)
The Arrest of Tsarevna Sophia. Found in the collection of the Regional W. Wereshchagin Art Museum, Mykolaiv

Portrait of Marie de Medici (1575-1642), 1605. Artist: Pourbus, Frans, the Younger (1569-1622)
Portrait of Marie de Medici (1575-1642), 1605. From a private collection

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"Successor to the Throne: A Journey of Power, Legacy, and Intrigue" Step into the captivating world of royal succession as we explore the fascinating lives and stories behind those destined to inherit thrones. From the exquisite artwork depicting Marie de Medici's education by renowned artist Rubens to Pourbus' stunning portrait capturing her regal beauty, these masterpieces offer a glimpse into a princess's upbringing. Delve further into history with artifacts like Tsarevich Dmitry's iconic cap and porcelain vessel belonging to Tsarevich Ivan Ivanovich. These relics from Russian antiquity provide insight into the lives of potential successors in one of Europe's most powerful dynasties. The enigmatic allure continues with Charles Beaubrun's striking portrait of Marie de Medici in 1655, showcasing her strength and resilience amidst political turmoil. Witness Rubens' depiction of Louis XIII's adulthood within "The Marie de Medici Cycle, " unraveling tales of power struggles and familial bonds that shaped his path towards becoming king. Travel across borders to discover Tsarevich Alexei Petrovich through Wiegel's evocative painting, offering a rare glimpse into Russia's imperial lineage during its golden age. Uncover symbolism in allegorical portraits such as Bellona representing Marie de Medici - a queen who wielded both beauty and might. But not all paths lead to glory; witness the haunting presence of executioners and colonels from Streltsy regiment paintings dating back centuries ago. Step inside the chamber where tragedy struck for Tsarevich Demetrius in Uglich, reminding us that succession is often accompanied by treacherous plots lurking beneath opulent surfaces. Join us on this visual journey through time as we explore the intricate tapestry woven by those vying for their place on thrones throughout history. The legacy they leave behind echoes far beyond their lifetimes, forever shaping nations and defining eras.