Cesme Collection

The Sinking of the Russian Battleship St. Evstafius in the naval Battle of Chesma, 1771. Artist: Jacob Philip Hackert
The Sinking of the Russian Battleship St. Evstafius in the naval Battle of Chesma, 1771. Hackert, Jacob Philipp (1737-1807). Found in the collection of the State Open-air Museum Peterhof, St

The Russo-Turkish Battle at the Damietta Castle on 1770, 1770-1772. Artist: Jacob Philip Hackert
The Russo-Turkish Battle at the Damietta Castle on 1770, 1770-1772. Hackert, Jacob Philipp (1737-1807). Found in the collection of the State Central Navy Museum, St. Petersburg

The Naval Battle of Chesma on 5 July 1770, 18th century. Artist: Jacob Philip Hackert
The Naval Battle of Chesma on 5 July 1770, 18th century. Hackert, Jacob Philipp (1737-1807). Found in the collection of the State Central Navy Museum, St. Petersburg

The Destruction of the Turkish Fleet at the Bay of Chesma, 1772 (oil on canvas)
BAL496189 The Destruction of the Turkish Fleet at the Bay of Chesma, 1772 (oil on canvas) by Hackert, Jacob-Philippe (1737-1807); Peterhof Palace, Petrodvorets, St

The Battle of Chesma on the 5th July 1770 (gouache on paper)
BAL347488 The Battle of Chesma on the 5th July 1770 (gouache on paper) by Hackert, Jacob-Philippe (1737-1807); State Central Navy Museum, St. Petersburg; German, out of copyright

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Cesme, a historic Turkish coastal town nestled between the Aegean Sea and lush green hills, holds a significant place in naval history. Famous for the pivotal Battle of Chesma in 1770, this town was the site of a decisive victory for the Russian Navy against the Ottoman fleet. The battle, depicted in various artworks such as Admiral Samuel Greig's portrait of Count Alexei Grigorievich Orlov, Jacob Philip Hackert's "The Battle of Chesma," and "The Sinking of the Russian Battleship St. Evstafius," marked a turning point in the Russo-Turkish War. The destruction of the Turkish fleet at the Bay of Chesma, as portrayed in Hackert's "The Destruction of the Turkish Fleet," solidified Russia's naval power and influence in the region. Wander through Cesme's charming streets, and you'll find remnants of this rich maritime history still present in its ancient castle and the ruins of Damietta Castle, as depicted in Hackert's painting from the same period.