Empress Catherine Collection

"Peter the Great, "the New Play at the Lyceum (litho)
1615070 " Peter the Great, " the New Play at the Lyceum (litho) by Begg, Samuel (fl.1886-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Peter the Great)

An ivory medallion of Empress Catherine the Great, late 18th century (ivory, velvet
1195876 An ivory medallion of Empress Catherine the Great, late 18th century (ivory, velvet, wood) by Russian School (18th century); 13.3 (diam)

Portrait of Empress Catherine I (1684-1727), (oil on canvas)
1195711 Portrait of Empress Catherine I (1684-1727), (oil on canvas) by Nattier, Jean-Marc (1685-1766) (studio of); 90x71 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

The Enlargement of the Imperial Public Library at St Petersburg (b / w photo)
1628420 The Enlargement of the Imperial Public Library at St Petersburg (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Conclusion of the Coronation of Empress Catherine I on 6 May 1724, 1724. Found in the Collection of State Museum of A.S. Pushkin, Moscow

Peter the Great takes Menshikov Catherine away, 1833. Artist: Russian Master
Peter the Great takes Menshikov Catherine away, 1833. Found in the collection of State History Museum, Moscow

Portrait of Empress Catherine I. (1684-1727), First third of 18th century. Artist: Anonymous
Portrait of Empress Catherine I. (1684-1727), First third of 18th century. Found in the collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Peter the Great crowns his wife Catherine I as Empress, 1726. Artist: Picart, Bernard (1673?1733)
Peter the Great crowns his wife Catherine I as Empress, 1726. Found in the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Silver Ruble of Catherine I, 1726. Artist: Numismatic, Russian coins
Silver Ruble of Catherine I, 1726. Found in the collection of the State History Museum, Moscow

Portrait of Empress Catherine I. (1684-1727), 1712. Artist: Moller, Andreas (1684-1752 / 62)
Portrait of Empress Catherine I. (1684-1727), 1712. Found in the collection of the Museum Geelvinck-Hinlopen Huis, Amsterdam

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Empress Catherine: The Powerful Ruler Who Shaped Russia's Destiny From her humble beginnings as a peasant girl, Empress Catherine I rose to become one of the most influential figures in Russian history. Born in 1684, she would go on to marry Peter the Great, forever changing the course of her life and that of an entire nation. Peter the Great, known for his modernization efforts and ambitious reforms, recognized Catherine's intelligence and strength from their first meeting. Together, they embarked on a journey that would transform Russia into a global power. As depicted in "The New Play at the Lyceum" lithograph, their love story unfolded amidst grandeur and opulence. An ivory medallion captures Catherine's regal beauty while a portrait painted by an anonymous artist showcases her elegance and grace. During her reign as empress, Catherine made significant contributions to Russian culture and education. The enlargement of the Imperial Public Library at St Petersburg is testament to her commitment to knowledge dissemination. A black-and-white photograph immortalizes this architectural marvel. In 1724, with great pomp and ceremony captured in another artwork titled "Conclusion of the Coronation, " Empress Catherine I ascended to power after Peter's death. She proved herself more than capable of ruling with wisdom and diplomacy. Yet it was not always smooth sailing for this formidable empress. In Bernard Picart's painting "Peter the Great takes Menshikov Catherine away, " we see how political intrigue threatened their union but ultimately failed against their unwavering bond. Catherine I left behind a lasting legacy through numismatic artistry too; a silver ruble minted during her reign serves as evidence of economic prosperity under her rule. Andreas Moller's portrait from 1712 depicts Empress Catherine I radiating authority while an anonymous artist captures her essence in another early 18th-century masterpiece. These paintings remind us that behind every powerful ruler lies a complex and multifaceted individual.