The Foundation of Saint Petersburg by the German-Russian painter Alexander Ewstafijewitsch von Kotzebue (1815-1889). Kotzebue depicted here Tsar Peter the Great as a the visionary founder of the city. Artisans and architects are fascinated at his feet while he is dramatically illuminated.
Jugendstil and Art Nouveau in Prague
22 hours ago
Not too often does a city start via one person's decision - normally it just evolves over a long time. Peter the Great was depicted as a godly player.. Appropriately.
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