Peter the Great, Tsar of Russia (1672-1725)

Why it's great

Peter the Great, in armor, painted by Godfrey Kneller in 1698 while Peter was visiting England to learn about shipbuilding. The young tsar traveled in Europe to bring new ideas back to Russia.

🏛️ Part of history

Peter the Great & Russia Turns West (1682–1725) — Peter the Great, in armor, painted by Godfrey Kneller in 1698 while Peter was visiting England to learn about shipbuilding.

Where to see it

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Hang it on your wall

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About the artist

Godfrey Kneller

1646–1723 · born in Lübeck · died in London

Godfrey Kneller was a German-born painter, born in Lübeck in 1646. He moved to England and became the most successful portrait painter in London, painting eight kings and queens as well as Isaac Newton. He died in London in 1723.