Moldavia Collection

Romania, Bucovina, Exterior of Voronet monastery
Exterior of Voronet monasteryThe Voronet Monastery is a medieval monastery in the Romanian village of Voronet, now a part of the town Gura Humorului

Romania - Iasi - Various views
Scenes from Iasi, Romania, including the Royal Court of Moldavia (bottom left), a general view over the town, a statue of Miron Costin (a Moldavian (Romanian) political figure and chronicler

Bicaz River, Moldavia, Romania, Europe

Frescoes in Voronet Monastery (UNESCO)
The Voronet Monastery is a medieval monastery in the Romanian village of Voronet, near the town Gura Humorului. It is one of the famous painted monasteries from southern Bukovina

Fresco, detail of The Last Judgement, 1547, Voronet Monastery Church, Moldavia, Romania

RMS Moldavia - P&O Line - in harbour at Dover. Date: circa 1910s

Carpathian mountains of Moldavia and Southern Bucovina, north of Campulung Moldovenesc, Romania, Europe

Carpathian mountains north of Campulung Moldovenesc, Moldavia, Southern Bucovina, Romania, Europe

Vasile Lupu
3586292 Vasile Lupu; (add.info.: Portrait of Vasile Lupu (1595-1661) the Voivode of Moldavia. Dated 17th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Zoie Ghika, Moldavian Princess, 1777. Creator: Alexander Roslin
Zoie Ghika, Moldavian Princess, 1777

Moldavian Transport Wagons, 1854 Creator: Unknown
Moldavian Transport Wagons, 1854 From "Cassells Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31/12/1853 - 30/12/1854"

Moldavian Costumes; Daunbian Principalities 1854, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Moldavian Costumes; Daunbian Principalities 1854, 1854. From "Cassells Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31/12/1853 - 30/12/1854"

Moldavian Costumes; Daunbian Principalities 1854, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Moldavian Costumes; Daunbian Principalities 1854, 1854. From "Cassells Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31/12/1853 - 30/12/1854"

Types of the Races on the Turkish Bank of the Danube; Daunbian Principalities 1854, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Types of the Races on the Turkish Bank of the Danube; Daunbian Principalities 1854, 1854. From "Cassells Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31/12/1853 - 30/12/1854"

Jassy, the Capital of Moldavia; Daunbian Principalities 1854, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Jassy, the Capital of Moldavia; Daunbian Principalities 1854, 1854. From "Cassells Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31/12/1853 - 30/12/1854"

Halting Place of a Moldavian Caravan Transporting Coal, Bessarabia, August 5, 1837, 1840. Creator: Auguste Raffet
Halting Place of a Moldavian Caravan Transporting Coal, Bessarabia, August 5, 1837, 1840

Church and Tower of Three Saints, Yassy, Modavia, July 19, 1837, 1840. Creator: Auguste Raffet
Church and Tower of Three Saints, Yassy, Modavia, July 19, 1837, 1840

View of Yassy Taken from the Balcony of the St. Petersburg Hotel, Moldavia, July 19, 1837, 1840

Family of Traveling Hungarian Gypsies, Moldavia, July 19, 1837, 1839. Creator: Auguste Raffet
Family of Traveling Hungarian Gypsies, Moldavia, July 19, 1837, 1839

Battle of Cecora (September-October, 1620)
Polish-Ottoman War (1620-1621). Battle of Cecora (September-October, 1620). Painting by Witold Piwnicki (1850 / 1851-1932), 1877-1878. Detail. 19th Century Polish Art Gallery (Sukiennice Museum)

Grigore I Ghica (Ghika) (1628-1675), Prince of Wallachia par Bouttats, Gerard (ca. 1630-after 1668)
FIA5405399 Grigore I Ghica (Ghika) (1628-1675), Prince of Wallachia par Bouttats, Gerard (ca. 1630-after 1668). Copper engraving, ca 1664, Private Collection by Bouttats

The Eastern Question, Russia, Troops in a Tea-House, Kischineff (engraving)
1059523 The Eastern Question, Russia, Troops in a Tea-House, Kischineff (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Eastern Question, Russia)

Medieval manuscripts (chromolitho)
7172999 Medieval manuscripts (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Medieval manuscripts)

Moldavian Interior, 1859. Creator: Rodolphe Bresdin
Moldavian Interior, 1859

Map of Romania 1683
7143246 Map of Romania 1683 by Mallet, Alain Manesson (1630-1706); Private Collection; (add.info.: Geography. Romania. Map of Moldavia and Transylvania)

The Russo-Turkish War, Return of the Czar from Kischineff (engraving)
1059621 The Russo-Turkish War, Return of the Czar from Kischineff (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Russo-Turkish War)

European Turkey, Akermann and the Pruth (engraving)
1097146 European Turkey, Akermann and the Pruth (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: European Turkey, Akermann and the Pruth)

Map of the Kingdom of Hungary and the States which are United to its Crown, pub
STC101845 Map of the Kingdom of Hungary and the States which are United to its Crown, pub. by Jan Barend Elwe, Amsterdam, 1742 (engraving) by Dutch School

A Picturesque Map of the Seat of War, in the Danubian Provinces, Turkey, Asia Minor, Southern Russia
1607993 A Picturesque Map of the Seat of War, in the Danubian Provinces, Turkey, Asia Minor, Southern Russia, and the Crimea (engraving) by English School

Alexander-John I, Hospodar of Wallachia and Moldavia (engraving)
2771906 Alexander-John I, Hospodar of Wallachia and Moldavia (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alexander-John I, Hospodar of Wallachia and Moldavia)

Wallachian and Moldavian noblemen, late sixteenth century (gouache on paper)
CHT293617 Wallachian and Moldavian noblemen, late sixteenth century (gouache on paper) by German School, (16th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Bullock Caravan in Moldavia (engraving)
5232936 Bullock Caravan in Moldavia (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bullock Caravan in Moldavia)

Independence Day in Bucharest (colour litho)
2794502 Independence Day in Bucharest (colour litho) by Langfier, A. (20th Century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Independence Day in Bucharest)

Cossacks passing through the Village of Falesti (engraving)
1106245 Cossacks passing through the Village of Falesti (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cossacks passing through the Village of Falesti)

The Danube, from above Galatz (engraving)
1059614 The Danube, from above Galatz (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Danube, from above Galatz)

Prince Ghika, Hospodar of Moldavia (engraving)
1618724 Prince Ghika, Hospodar of Moldavia (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prince Ghika, Hospodar of Moldavia)

The Eastern Question, Russian Volunteers at the Railway Station, Paschkanyi, Moldavia
1602678 The Eastern Question, Russian Volunteers at the Railway Station, Paschkanyi, Moldavia, on their Way to the Danube (engraving) by Schonberg

The Prince of Moldavia, Michael Soutzo; Le Prince de Moldavie, Michel Soutzo
1195406 The Prince of Moldavia, Michael Soutzo; Le Prince de Moldavie, Michel Soutzo, 1825-1837 (coloured lithograph) by Dupre

The Eastern Question (engraving)
1059532 The Eastern Question (engraving) by Paget, Henry Marriott (1856-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Eastern Question)

Map of Central Europe, from Cosmographia Universalis
CHT242493 Map of Central Europe, from Cosmographia Universalis, published in 1555 (colour woodcut) by Munster, Sebastian (1589-1552); Private Collection; eArchives Charmet; German, out of copyright

The Eastern Question, with the Russians, Tallow for the Camp, Kischineff (engraving)
1059504 The Eastern Question, with the Russians, Tallow for the Camp, Kischineff (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Eastern Question)

The Eastern Question, from Constantinople to Kischineff (engraving)
1059530 The Eastern Question, from Constantinople to Kischineff (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Eastern Question, from Constantinople to Kischineff)

Pangarati Monastery, Bistrita Valley, Moldavia, Romania
Pangarati Monastery is an old traditional settlement on the Bistrita Valley, Neamt County. The monastery is situated near Bistrita Monastery (one of the oldest monasteries in Moldavia)

Map of the Kingdom of Hungary, 1742 (hand coloured engraving)
XCF306032 Map of the Kingdom of Hungary, 1742 (hand coloured engraving) by Mortier, Pierre (Pieter) (1661-1711) (after); 48x57 cm; Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Grigore I Ghica (1628-1675), Prince of Wallachia. Private Collection

The Soviet Red Army in Kishinev, 1940, 1940. Private Collection

The storming the Brailov fortress on June 15, 1828, c. 1830. Artist: Campe, August Friedrich Andreas (1777-1846)
The storming the Brailov fortress on June 15, 1828, c. 1830. Private Collection

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Moldavia: A Captivating Blend of History, Culture, and Natural Beauty Nestled in the enchanting country of Romania, a region that beckons travelers with its rich heritage and breathtaking landscapes. From the picturesque Bucovina to the historic city of Iasi, this captivating destination offers an array of sights that will leave you spellbound. One cannot miss the exterior splendor of Voronet Monastery, a true gem adorning Moldavia's landscape. Its vibrant frescoes, dating back to 1547 and recognized by UNESCO for their cultural significance, depict scenes from The Last Judgement. These masterpieces inspire awe and admiration as they adorn the monastery's walls. Venturing further into Moldavia reveals stunning views of nature's wonders. The majestic Carpathian Mountains dominate the northern horizon near Campulung Moldovenesc. Their snow-capped peaks stand tall against azure skies, inviting adventurers to explore their untamed beauty. As you traverse through this land steeped in history, remnants of past struggles come alive before your eyes. The Battle of Cecora in 1620 serves as a testament to Moldavia's resilience during turbulent times. This significant event shaped the region's destiny and left an indelible mark on its collective memory. Speaking of historical figures, Grigore I Ghica stands out as one who played a pivotal role in shaping Wallachia's fate during his reign from 1628 to 1675. His portrait immortalized by Gerard Bouttats showcases his regal presence and enduring legacy. But it is not only grand events or noble leaders that define Moldavian history; it is also marked by ordinary people rising up for their rights. An illustration from Le Pelerin depicts Romanian peasants revolting in April 1907—a powerful reminder that change often springs from grassroots movements fueled by determination and solidarity. Beyond its historical tapestry lies another facet of Moldavia's allure—the tranquil beauty of the Bicaz River.