Mniszech Collection

Boris Godunov and his Family, 1927. Artist: Zvorykin, Boris Vasilievich (1872-after 1935)
Boris Godunov and his Family, 1927. Private Collection

Portrait of the cellist and composer Joseph Hollman (1852-1926), c. 1890. Creator: Mniszech, Andrzej Jerzy (1823-1905)
Portrait of the cellist and composer Joseph Hollman (1852-1926), c. 1890. Private Collection

False Dmitry I. From Thesaurus picturarum, 1564-1606. Found in the Collection of Universitaets- und Landesbibliothek Darmstadt

False Dmitry I in the Adam Wisniowiecki House, 1876. Artist: Nevrev, Nikolai Vasilyevich (1830-1904)
False Dmitry I in the Adam Wisniowiecki House, 1876. Found in the collection of the Regional Art Museum, Khanty-Mansiysk

Jan Piotr Sapieha (1569-1611), c. 1630. Creator: Hondius, Hendrik, the Elder (1573-1650)
Jan Piotr Sapieha (1569-1611), c.1630. Private Collection

Jan Piotr Sapieha (1569-1611). Creator: Hondius, Willem (1597-1652 / 58)
Jan Piotr Sapieha (1569-1611). Private Collection

False Dmitry I, ca 1723-1724. Creator: Anonymous
False Dmitry I, ca 1723-1724. Private Collection

Portrait of Jozef Wandalin Mniszech (1670-1747), before 1734. Creator: Anonymous
Portrait of Jozef Wandalin Mniszech (1670-1747), before 1734. Private Collection

False Dmitry I, 1903. Private Collection

Poster for the Opera Dimitri by Victorin de Joncieres, 1876. Found in the Collection of Academie de France a Rome, Villa Medicis

Mortar of False Dmitriy I, 1605. Found in the Collection of State Central Artillery Museum, St. Petersburg

Portrait of Katarzyna Mniszech, nee Zamoyska (1722-1771), 1753. Artist: Roslin, Alexander (1718-1793)
Portrait of Katarzyna Mniszech, nee Zamoyska (1722-1771), 1753. Found in the collection of Skokloster Castle

The Death of False Dmitriy I. 1606 (From Illustrated Karamzin), 1836. Artist: Chorikov, Boris Artemyevich (1802-1866)
The Death of False Dmitriy I. 1606 (From Illustrated Karamzin), 1836. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

False Dmitry I, 1607. Artist: Anonymous
False Dmitry I, 1607. From a private collection

Medal False Dmitry, 1606. Artist: Anonymous
Medal False Dmitry, 1606. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

False Dmitry I. Artist: Anonymous
False Dmitry I. Private Collection

The betrothal in absentia of Marina Mniszech and False Demetrius in Krakow on 12 November 1605, Early 17th cen.. Found in the collection of the State History Museum, Moscow

The Arrest of Marina Mniszech, 1860. Artist: Mikeshin, Mikhail Osipovitsch (1835-1896)
The Arrest of Marina Mniszech, 1860. Found in the collection of the Russian State Library, Moscow

FALSE DMITRY I: CORONATION. Left: Wedding procession of the first false Dmitry, czar of Russia, 1605-1606, and Marina Mniszech of Poland. At right is the coronation of Marina Mniszech, 1606

Lady with Peacock Fan
The comtesse Georges de Mniszech stands by the fire holding a rigid fan made from peacocks feathers

Marina Mniszech
MARINA MNISZECH - Polish adventuress who married two false Dmitris (claimants to the Russian throne. After a wildly adventurous life she died in prison

All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping

"Mniszech: A Tale of Deception and Intrigue" Step into the world of Mniszech, a name intertwined with the captivating history of Boris Godunov and his Family. In 1927, artist Boris Vasilievich Zvorykin immortalized this enigmatic family in a mesmerizing painting that continues to captivate audiences. But it doesn't end there. False Dmitry I makes an appearance in the Adam Wisniowiecki House in 1876, as depicted by Nikolai Vasilyevich Nevrev. This infamous imposter's story unfolds further through time, with Anonymous artists shedding light on his mysterious persona throughout different eras. Jan Piotr Sapieha, a prominent figure from the past, is brought back to life through Hendrik Hondius' c. 1630 creation. The legacy of Jan Piotr Sapieha lives on as Willem Hondius takes up his brush to capture this influential individual's essence. The intrigue surrounding False Dmitry I continues to inspire artistic expression even centuries later. An anonymous creator delves into this historical character's complexities around 1723-1724 while Thesaurus picturarum presents us with another portrayal dating back to 1564-1606. Victorin de Joncieres' opera "Dimitri" pays homage to False Dmitry I in a stunning poster from 1876, showcasing how this tale has transcended mediums over time. The Mortar of False Dmitriy I serves as a tangible reminder of the tumultuous events that unfolded during his reign in 1605—a symbol of power and deception frozen within its structure. Katarzyna Mniszech enters our narrative through Alexander Roslin's masterful brushstrokes in her portrait from 1753. Her connection to the larger Mniszech saga adds yet another layer to an already intricate tapestry.