Peter the Great, tsar of Russia — Anonymous

Anonymous. Painted 1700 - 1749.

Peter the Great, tsar of Russia. Russian school (?), first half 18th century. Peter I (1672-1725) was tsar (emperor) of Russia from 1682 to 1725. It was a reign marked by a series of reforms. Peter took the countries of Western Europe as his model. In1697, a Russian mission was sent to the West to open diplomatic talks. Russia needed allies in the war against the Ottoman Empire. The ambassadors were also ordered to gather scientific and technical information. One of the places they visited was the Dutch Republic. The tsar travelled with the embassy, although in disguise: it was vital that news did not spread to Russia of the tsar's absence from the country. Here Peter is depicted in simple clothes. He is wearing the cross and ribbon of the Order of St Andrew, his own creation.

From the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.

oil paint (paint), canvas · Original size: 91 × 110 cm

Print: 91 × 110 cm, printed on Hahnemühle FineArt archival cotton paper. Museum-grade reproduction quality, true to the colours and detail of the original work.

Frame (optional): a custom-made wooden frame in a matte black finish, cut to the exact dimensions of this print, with an off-white passe-partout mat and protective glazing. Ready to hang.

Source: https://id.rijksmuseum.nl/200107960. Image released under CC0 by the Rijksmuseum.