The Battle of Poltava

Charles Simono, Die Schlacht von Poltava zwischen der russischen und der schwedischen Armee am 27. Juni 1709, Radierung mit Stahlstich und Wasserfarben, 1724–1728, Ölgemälde: Pierre Denis Martin (1663–1742); Bildquelle: Mit freundlicher Genehmigung des Staatlichen Museums Eremitage St. Petersburg, inv. ЭРГ-33264, http://www.hermitagemuseum.org/wps/portal/hermitage/digital-collection/04.+Engraving/1267681/?lng=en.

In the Great Northern War (1700–1721) and in particular through his victory over Sweden at Poltava in 1709, Peter the Great impressively demonstrated the new military capabilities of Russia on the European stage.

Martin Aust, Bonn

Charles Simono, Battle between the Russian and Swedish Armies near Poltava on 27 June 1709, etching with steel engraving and water colour, 1724–1728, oil on canvas, artist: Pierre Denis Martin (1663–1742); source: With kind permission of The State Hermitage Museum St. Petersburg, inv. ЭРГ-33264.