Wladyslaw Iv Collection

The Battle of Chocim 1621, 1867. Creator: Brandt, Jozef (1841-1915)
The Battle of Chocim 1621, 1867. Found in the Collection of the Muzeum Narodowe, Warschau

Portrait of Prince Wladyslaw Vasa (1595-1648), c.1605. Creator: Anonymous
Portrait of Prince Wladyslaw Vasa (1595-1648), c.1605. Found in the Collection of the Royal Castle, Warsaw

Portrait of King Wladyslaw IV Vasa of Poland (1595-1648), 1782-1783. Creator: Bacciarelli, Marcello (1731-1818)
Portrait of King Wladyslaw IV Vasa of Poland (1595-1648), 1782-1783. Found in the Collection of the Royal Castle, Warsaw

The Treaty of Khotyn, 1621, 1796. Creator: Bacciarelli, Marcello (1731-1818)
The Treaty of Khotyn, 1621, 1796. Found in the collection of the Muzeum Narodowe, Krakow

Presentation of Czar Vasili Shuisky by the hetman Stanislaw Zolkiewski at the Warsaw Sejm... 1892
Presentation of Czar Vasili Shuisky by the hetman Stanislaw Zolkiewski at the Warsaw Sejm in 1611, 1892. Found in the collection of the Muzeum Narodowe, Krakow

Smolensk and its surroundings, 1636. Found in the Collection of Russian National Library, St. Petersburg

Ceremony of the Contract of Marriage between Wladyslaw IV, King of Poland and Marie Louise Gonzaga, Princess of Mantua, at Fonta, 1645

Zakhary Lyapunovs quarrel with the Tsar Vasili Shuisky at Kremlin, 1886. Found in the Collection of Muzeum Narodowe, Warsaw

King Wladyslaw IV Vasa of Poland (1595-1648), 1630. Found in the Collection of Muzeum Narodowe, Warsaw

Equestrian portrait of Crown Prince Wladyslaw Vasa with the Battle of Khotyn in the background, ca 1 Artist: Rubens
Equestrian portrait of Crown Prince Wladyslaw Vasa with the Battle of Khotyn in the background, ca 1624. Found in the collection of Wawel Royal Castle, Krakow

The Siege of Smolensk in 1634, First Half of 17th cen. Found in the Collection of Russian National Library, St. Petersburg

Tsar Vasili IV Ivanovich Shuisky before the King Sigismund III Vasa, Late 18th cent Artist: Smuglewicz
Tsar Vasili IV Ivanovich Shuisky before the King Sigismund III Vasa, Late 18th cent.. Found in the collection of the Russian State Library, Moscow

Portrait of Wladyslaw Vasa (1595-1648), son of King Sigismund III of Poland. Found in the Collection of Monasterio de las Descalzas Reales, Madrid

King Wladyslaw IV Vasa of Poland (1595-1648), Tsar of Russia, 1637. Artist: Hondius, Willem (1597-1652 / 58)
King Wladyslaw IV Vasa of Poland (1595-1648), Tsar of Russia, 1637. Found in the collection of the National Museum, Poznań

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"Wladyslaw IV: A King's Journey through Smolensk and Beyond" Step into the world of Wladyslaw IV, a prominent figure in Polish history. In 1636, amidst the picturesque landscapes of Smolensk and its surroundings, an extraordinary event took place - the Ceremony of the Contract of Marriage between Wladyslaw IV, King of Poland, and Marie Louise Gonzaga. This union would shape his reign. However, Wladyslaw IV's path to power was not without challenges. Zakhary Lyapunov's quarrel with Tsar Vasili Shuisky at Kremlin in 1886 showcased the political tensions he faced during his rule. Yet despite these obstacles, Wladyslaw IV remained steadfast in his pursuit of stability and prosperity for his kingdom. The equestrian portrait by Peter Paul Rubens captures Crown Prince Wladyslaw Vasa against the backdrop of the Battle of Khotyn - a testament to his military prowess. The Siege of Smolensk in 1634 further exemplifies his determination as a leader during turbulent times. Wladyslaw IV's diplomatic skills were also on display when Tsar Vasili IV Ivanovich Shuisky visited King Sigismund III Vasa. Franciszek Smuglewicz skillfully immortalized this encounter late in the 18th century. Portraits by Willem Hondius and Lucas Kilian depict Wladyslaw IV as both King of Poland and Tsar of Russia before and after 1632 respectively – showcasing his influence beyond national borders. "Wladyslaw IV: A King's Journey through Smolensk and Beyond" encapsulates a remarkable chapter in Polish history where love, politics, warfare, diplomacy converged under one ruler’s ambitious vision for greatness.