The Geelvinck Pianola Museum presents 'Tsarina zonder juwelen: Peter de Grote's Jekatarina I,' an exhibition highlighting a previously unseen portrait of Empress Catherine I. This remarkable 18th-century artwork, depicting Jekatarina I without jewels, offers a unique glimpse into early Western-style Russian portraiture. Learn about its historical context, from its creation around 1712 to its rediscovery and public unveiling.
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This exhibition at the Geelvinck Pianola Museum showcases a rare, early painting of Tsarina Jekatarina I, believed to be by an unknown Russian portraitist. The artwork, previously in storage since WWII, is presented for the first time to the public in conjunction with the Nederland-Rusland Jaar 2013.
The Geelvinck Pianola Museum presents 'Tsarina zonder juwelen: Peter de Grote's Jekatarina I', an exhibition centered around a newly surfaced and previously unseen painting of Empress Catherine I. This artwork, kept in storage since World War II, is unveiled to the public for the first time, coinciding with the official opening of the Nederland-Rusland Jaar 2013 and the Peter the Great exhibition at the Hermitage Amsterdam. The painting, created around 1712 by an unknown, likely Russian, portraitist, depicts Jekatarina I without jewels, a detail stemming from a significant historical event during the Russo-Turkish War of 1711. It is notable as one of the earliest examples of a Russian royal portrait rendered in Western style, moving away from earlier iconographic traditions. Research is ongoing to definitively identify the painter and confirm its place as potentially the earliest Western-style portrait of Jekatarina I made in Russia, created between 1712 and her accession in 1724. The exhibition delves into Jekatarina's remarkable life, from her humble origins to becoming empress, her complex relationship with Peter the Great, and the political and personal events that shaped her legacy and the depiction of her image. This specific portrait, on loan from a German private collector, a descendant of the Böttger family, originates from Schloss Blankenburg. Its damaged condition is a result of hurried relocation following WWII. It was displayed alongside an earlier work by Andreas Möller, also from the same princely collection, marking a significant moment for the museum. The exhibition's context within the Nederland-Rusland Jaar 2013 highlights the cultural ties between the two nations, linking historical figures and artistic legacies.
The exhibition was shown in the Rode Kamer of Museum Geelvinck. While specific ticketing for the exhibition is not detailed, general museum entry is implied to be included for those attending a concurrent concert. The page directs visitors to check for specific event details for concerts and related programming.
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