Regent Of Russia Collection

Sofia Alekseyevna of Russia
5304991 Sofia Alekseyevna of Russia.; (add.info.: Engraved portrait of Sofia Alekseyevna of Russia (1657-1704) Regent of Russia. Dated 17th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Portrait of Tsar Paul I of Russia (1754-1801) as Zarevich, Second Half of the 18th cen.. Private Collection

Grand Duke Paul of Russia (1754-1801), later Tsar Paul I, 1782. Private Collection

Portrait of Duke Anthony Ulrich of Brunswick (1714-1774), um 1700. Artist: Anonymous
Portrait of Duke Anthony Ulrich of Brunswick (1714-1774), um 1700. From a private collection

Fireworks on the birthday of Emperor Peter III on February 10, 1762 in Tsarskoye Selo, 1762. Found in the Collection of State Museum of A.S. Pushkin, Moscow

Portrait of Grand Duke Pyotr Fyodorovitch and Grand Duchess Catherine Alekseyevna, 1756. Found in the collection of Nationalmuseum Stockholm

Fireworks on the Occasion of the Wedding of Grand Duke Pyotr Fyodorovitch and Grand Duchess Catherine Alekseyevna. Found in the Collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Portrait of Anna Leopoldovna, regent of Russia (1718-1746), Between 1740 and 1746. Found in the collection of the State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg

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

Portrait of Grand Duchess Anna Petrovna of Russia (1708-1728), 1874. Artist: Rockstuhl, Alois Gustav (1798-1877)
Portrait of Grand Duchess Anna Petrovna of Russia (1708-1728), 1874. From a private collection

Blessing of the Russian New Year (from Georg Adam Schleissing Derer beyden Czaaren in Reussland Iwan und Peter Alexewiz), 1693. Found in the collection of the State History Museum, Moscow

Audience with Ivan V, Peter I and Sophia Alekseyevna (from Georg Adam Schleissing Derer beyden Czaaren in Reussland)
Audience with Ivan V, Peter I and Sophia Alekseyevna (from Georg Adam Schleissing Derer beyden Czaaren in Reussland...), 1693. Found in the collection of the State History Museum, Moscow

Portrait of Ernst Johann von Biron (1690-1772), Duke of Courland and Semigallia and regent of the Russian Empire. From a private collection

Portrait of Princess Anna Leopoldovna (1718-1746), tsars Ivan VI mother, 1739. Found in the collection of the State History Museum, Moscow

Portrait of Grand Duke Pavel Petrovich (1754-1801) in Admiral Uniform, 1769. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

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 Princess Yekaterina Ivanovna Cherkasova (1727-1797), nee Hedvig Elisabeth von Biron, 1781. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Portrait of the Tsesarevna Anna Petrovna of Russia (1708-1728), the daughter of Emperor Peter I of Russia, 1725. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

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"Regents of Russia: A Glimpse into the Power and Intrigue" Step back in time to witness the captivating reigns of the regents who shaped Russia's history. Grand Duke Paul of Russia, later Tsar Paul I, ascended to power in 1782 with a vision for his empire. His portrait from that era reveals a determined leader ready to make his mark. In contrast, Duke Anthony Ulrich of Brunswick's enigmatic portrait from around 1700 hints at the complexities he faced during his regency. What secrets lie behind those eyes? Fireworks illuminated the sky on Emperor Peter III's birthday in 1762, showcasing the grandeur and opulence associated with Russian royalty. The celebration was nothing short of spectacular. The love between Grand Duke Pyotr Fyodorovitch and Grand Duchess Catherine Alekseyevna is evident in their tender portrait from 1756. Their union brought joy not only to them but also to their subjects. Another fireworks display marked the joyous occasion when Grand Duke Pyotr Fyodorovitch wedded Grand Duchess Catherine. The festivities were a testament to their enduring love story. Anna Leopoldovna, regent of Russia from 1718-1746, exudes strength and authority in her portrait by Vishnyakov. Her rule left an indelible mark on Russian history. A gold coin minted during Sophia Alekseyevna's regency (1682-1687) serves as a tangible reminder of her influence over Russian affairs during this pivotal period. Grand Duchess Anna Petrovna's elegant portrait captures her grace and beauty; she left an unforgettable legacy despite her untimely passing at just twenty years old. Witnessing the blessing ceremony for the Russian New Year through Georg Adam Schleissing’s artwork transports us back to 1693—a time filled with hope and anticipation for what lay ahead.