Peter I the Great - Paul Delaroche ポスター

This mid 19th century Russian Imperial History artwork by Paul Delaroche features Peter I the Great, ruler of the Russian Empire who ascended the throne on May 7, 1682, and remained the de facto Tsar till his death in 1725. Among other things, the Czar is well-known for having implemented a series of reforms, like changing the New-Year date from September 1 to January 1, and curbing the autonomy of the Orthodox Church.