Zaporizhia Collection

Painting in Cossack Museum, Zaporozhye, Ukraine
A painting in the Cossack Museum on Khortytsaya Island, Zaporozhye, Ukraine, depicting an Ottoman enemy (possibly the Sultan) making a proclamation, probably a 17th century event

The Zaporozhian Cossacks. Artist: Brandt, Jozef (1841-1915)
The Zaporozhian Cossacks. From a private collection

The Cossack Hetman of Ukraine Bohdan Khmelnytsky (1595-1657), 1899-1900. Private Collection

Bohdan Khmelnytsky with Tuhay Bey at Lviv. Found in the Collection of Muzeum Narodowe, Warsaw

A Zaporozhian. Artist: Repin, Ilya Yefimovich (1844-1930)
A Zaporozhian. Found in the collection of Regional Art Museum, Vitebsk

Portrait of Hetman Bohdan Khmelnytsky (1595-1657), after 1650. Creator: Anonymous
Portrait of Hetman Bohdan Khmelnytsky (1595-1657), after 1650. Private Collection

The Zaporozhian Cossacks Officer, 1812. Artist: Karneyev, Yegor
The Zaporozhian Cossacks Officer, 1812. From a private collection

Zaporozhian attack. Private Collection

Bohdan Khmelnytsky and Tuhay Bey. Illustration for Book With Fire and Sword by Henryk Sienkiewicz, 1886. Private Collection

Cossacks, 1887. Private Collection

Illustration for Story Taras Bulba by N. Gogol. Found in the Collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Boyar Vasili Buturlins speech at the Rada of Pereyaslav, 1880. Artist: Kivshenko, Alexei Danilovich (1851-1895)
Boyar Vasili Buturlins speech at the Rada of Pereyaslav, 1880. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

Cossack Mamay. Artist: Anonymous
Cossack Mamay. Found in the collection of Ivan Honchar Museum Kiev

Hetman Danylo Apostol (1654-1734). Artist: Bernigeroth, Martin (1670-1733)
Hetman Danylo Apostol (1654-1734). Private Collection

The Zaporozhian Cossacks Ataman Vasily Grigoryevich Gamaleya, ca 1760. Artist: Anonymous, 18th century
The Zaporozhian Cossacks Ataman Vasily Grigoryevich Gamaleya, ca 1760. Found in the collection of the Museum of Ukrainian Visual Art, Kiev

Fight between Dnieper Cossacks and Tatars, 1892. Artist: Vasilkovsky, Sergei Ivanovich (1854-1917)
Fight between Dnieper Cossacks and Tatars, 1892. Found in the collection of the Regional Art Museum, Arkhangelsk

Otaman Ivan Sirko, 1889. Artist: Repin, Ilya Yefimovich (1844-1930)
Otaman Ivan Sirko, 1889. From a private collection

Colonel of the Zaporizhian Host, 1880. Artist: Repin, Ilya Yefimovich (1844-1930)
Colonel of the Zaporizhian Host, 1880. Found in the collection of the Regional Art Museum, Sumy

A Zaporozhian Cossack, 1873. Artist: Perov, Vasili Grigoryevich (1834-1882)
A Zaporozhian Cossack, 1873. Found in the collection of the Museum of Russian Art, Kiev

Plastuns at Sevastopol, 1874. Artist: Perov, Vasili Grigoryevich (1834-1882)
Plastuns at Sevastopol, 1874. Found in the collection of the Museum of Russian Art, Kiev

A Zaporozhian Cossack, 1884. Artist: Makovsky, Konstantin Yegorovich (1839-1915)
A Zaporozhian Cossack, 1884. Found in the collection of the Regional Art Museum, Sumy

Picket On The Danube, 1878-1879. Artist: Vereshchagin, Vasili Vasilyevich (1842-1904)
Picket On The Danube, 1878-1879. Found in the collection of the Museum of Russian Art, Kiev

Cossacks in the Steppe, 1900s. Artist: Vasilkovsky, Sergei Ivanovich (1854-1917)
Cossacks in the Steppe, 1900s. Found in the collection of the Regional Art Museum, Kherson

Turk and Cossack, 1809. Artist: Vernet, Horace (1789-1863)
Turk and Cossack, 1809. Found in the collection of the State Museum Arkhangelskoye Estate, Moscow

Taras Bulba (Illustration for Story by N. Gogol), 1890s. Artist: Zichy, Mihaly (1827-1906)
Taras Bulba (Illustration for Story by N. Gogol), 1890s. Found in the collection of the State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg

Lenin monument in Zaporozhye, Ukraine
View of the statue of the Communist leader Vladimir Ilyich Lenin (1870-1924) on a monument in Zaporozhye (or Zaporizhia), in south central Ukraine

Cossack riding a horse, Zaporozhye, Ukraine
A Cossack in traditional costume riding a horse with athletic skill during a show, Khortytsaya Island, Zaporozhye, Ukraine

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Zaporizhia, a city in Ukraine, is steeped in rich history and culture, and is home to the Cossack Museum, where one can admire captivating paintings that depict the legendary Zaporozhian Cossacks. One such artwork by Jozef Brandt showcases their bravery and resilience. Amongst these iconic figures was Bohdan Khmelnytsky, the esteemed Hetman of Ukraine during the 17th century. His portrait painted by an anonymous artist after 1650 captures his dignified presence and leadership qualities. Another painting by Ilya Repin portrays a Zaporozhian warrior with striking intensity. The spirit of the Zaporozhian Cossacks comes alive through various artworks displayed at this museum. Yegor Karneyev's depiction of a Cossack officer from 1812 reflects their unwavering dedication to defending their land against any threat. One cannot forget the historical events that shaped this region's identity. The illustration depicting Bohdan Khmelnytsky alongside Tuhay Bey at Lviv reminds us of their strategic alliances during turbulent times as depicted in Henryk Sienkiewicz's book "With Fire and Sword. " Nikolai Gogol's story "Taras Bulba" also finds its place within these walls, immortalizing the courage and fierce loyalty of these warriors. Furthermore, Alexei Danilovich Kivshenko's painting captures Boyar Vasili Buturlin delivering a powerful speech at the Rada of Pereyaslav in 1880. Zaporizhia stands as a testament to its vibrant past, showcasing art that encapsulates both heroic battles fought on its lands and moments of diplomacy that shaped its destiny. These paintings serve as windows into history for visitors seeking to understand and appreciate the indomitable spirit of this remarkable city.