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Dmitry Levitsky: Catalogue of the 60 Most Famous Paintings

Updated Outubro 2026 · ranked by our popularity score (searches, visits and orders for each work) · 60 works by Dmitry Levitsky in our catalogue

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Portrait of Catherine II of Russia in red dress. (1782) is recorded as the most famous painting of Dmitry Levitsky; it is held by the Museu Nacional de Varsóvia, Varsóvia. Portrait of Catherine II the Legislatress in the Temple Devoted to the Godess of Justice (1780) and Portrait of Countess Ursula Mniszek (1782) occupy the second and third entries. Of the 60 works by Dmitry Levitsky recorded in the catalogue, the 60 best known are listed below, each entry with its date, the holding museum and a note on the work.

1735 – 1822, Kiev Rococo Most works: Galeria Tretyakov

Entries 1 to 10: the most famous Dmitry Levitsky paintings

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Portrait of Catherine II the Legislatress in the Temple  Devoted to the Godess of Justice (1780) by Dmitry Levitsky

Portrait of Catherine II the Legislatress in the Temple Devoted to the Godess of Justice

1780 · Oil · Galeria Tretyakov, Moscovo

The work is the Portrait of Catherine II the Legislatress in the Temple Devoted to the Godess of Justice by the artist Dmitry Grigoryevich Levitsky. Created about 1780, this oil portrait presents the subject, Catherine II, within a specific architectural and symbolic framework. The composition places the Empress inside a temple dedicated to the goddess of Justice, a setting that defines the allegorical nature of the image.

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Portrait of Countess Ursula Mniszek (1782) by Dmitry Levitsky

Portrait of Countess Ursula Mniszek

1782 · Oil On Canvas · Galeria Tretyakov, Moscovo

An elegant oval-format bust-length portrait, this work captures Countess Ursula Mniszek in a moment of poised serenity. The composition focuses on the subject's face and upper torso, set against a dark, indeterminate background that creates a strong chiaroscuro effect. Light enters from the upper left, illuminating her features and the shimmering textures of her attire. Her powdered hair is styled in voluminous curls, framing a face rendered with smooth skin…

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Portrait of A.I. Novikova (? ) (1794) by Dmitry Levitsky

Portrait of A.I. Novikova (? )

1794 · Oil On Canvas · Museu Hermitage, São Petersburgo

The Subject and Composition Portrait of A.I. Novikova (? ) presents a middle-aged man in a three-quarter view, positioned slightly off-center against a dark, atmospheric background. The figure is depicted from the waist up, wearing a deep forest green coat accented by a vermilion red collar and a white cravat. His hair is light-colored and appears powdered, a common stylistic choice for the period. The subject's expression remains calm and…

Dmitry Levitsky, further entries: 11 to 60

11Portrait of Maria Dyakova (1778) by Dmitry LevitskyPortrait of Maria Dyakova1778 · Galeria Tretyakov 12Portrait of E. N. Khruschova and Princess E. N. Khovanskaya by Dmitry LevitskyPortrait of E. N. Khruschova and Princess E. N. KhovanskayaMuseu Estatal Russo 13Portrait of Mikhail Krechetnikov (1770) by Dmitry LevitskyPortrait of Mikhail Krechetnikov1770 · Museu Hermitage 14Portrait of the Princesses Davidova and Rzevskaja (1771) by Dmitry LevitskyPortrait of the Princesses Davidova and Rzevskaja1771 · Museu Estatal Russo 15Portrait of Catherine II (1782) by Dmitry LevitskyPortrait of Catherine II1782 16Irina Vasilyeva (count) by Dmitry LevitskyIrina Vasilyeva (count)Fine Arts Museum Kharkiv 17Portrait of Gubareva by Dmitry LevitskyPortrait of Gubareva 18Portrait of Y. I. Bilibin by Dmitry LevitskyPortrait of Y. I. BilibinMuseu Hermitage 19Portrait of A.-D.-L. Shmidt by Dmitry LevitskyPortrait of A.-D.-L. Shmidt 20Portrait of Prokofiy Demidov by Dmitry LevitskyPortrait of Prokofiy Demidov 21Portrait of E. I. Palmenbach by Dmitry LevitskyPortrait of E. I. Palmenbach 22Portrait of A. P. Melgunov by Dmitry LevitskyPortrait of A. P. Melgunov 23Portrait of E. I. Molchanova by Dmitry LevitskyPortrait of E. I. Molchanova 24Portrait of A. P. Levshina by Dmitry LevitskyPortrait of A. P. Levshina 25Portrait of M. A. Lvova by Dmitry LevitskyPortrait of M. A. Lvova 26Portrait of Ekaterina Nelidova by Dmitry LevitskyPortrait of Ekaterina Nelidova 27Portrait of Countess N. F. Vorontsova by Dmitry LevitskyPortrait of Countess N. F. Vorontsova 28Portrait of I. V. Lopukhin by Dmitry LevitskyPortrait of I. V. Lopukhin 29Portrait of Princess P. N. Repnina by Dmitry LevitskyPortrait of Princess P. N. Repnina 30Portrait of Count I. G. Tchernyshov by Dmitry LevitskyPortrait of Count I. G. Tchernyshov 31Portrait of I. K. Bilibin the Big by Dmitry LevitskyPortrait of I. K. Bilibin the BigMuseu Hermitage 32Portrait of M. I. Mussar by Dmitry LevitskyPortrait of M. I. Mussar 33Portrait of F. S. Rzhevskaya and Princess N. M. Davydova by Dmitry LevitskyPortrait of F. S. Rzhevskaya and Princess N. M. Davydova 34Portrait of N. Y. Levitzkaya, Artist's Wife by Dmitry LevitskyPortrait of N. Y. Levitzkaya, Artist's Wife 35Portrait of I. I. Dmitriyev by Dmitry LevitskyPortrait of I. I. Dmitriyev 36Portrait of P. V. Bakunin by Dmitry LevitskyPortrait of P. V. Bakunin 37Portrait of G. I. Alymova by Dmitry LevitskyPortrait of G. I. Alymova 38Portrait of Countess Ekaterina Vorontsova as a Child by Dmitry LevitskyPortrait of Countess Ekaterina Vorontsova as a Child 39Portrait of Countess A. S. Protasova by Dmitry LevitskyPortrait of Countess A. S. Protasova 40Portrait of I. A. Igelstrom by Dmitry LevitskyPortrait of I. A. Igelstrom 41Portrait of V. I. Mitrofanov and M. A. Mitrofanova by Dmitry LevitskyPortrait of V. I. Mitrofanov and M. A. Mitrofanova 42Portrait of I. I. Bilibin by Dmitry LevitskyPortrait of I. I. Bilibin 43Portrait of an Unknown Man by Dmitry LevitskyPortrait of an Unknown Man 44Portrait of Count A. A. Bezborodko by Dmitry LevitskyPortrait of Count A. A. Bezborodko 45Portrait of E. A. Bakunina by Dmitry LevitskyPortrait of E. A. Bakunina 46Portrait of Grand Duchess Ekaterina Pavlovna as a Child by Dmitry LevitskyPortrait of Grand Duchess Ekaterina Pavlovna as a Child 47Portrait of Grand Duchess Alexandra Pavlovna as a Child by Dmitry LevitskyPortrait of Grand Duchess Alexandra Pavlovna as a Child 48Portrait of A. D. Levitzkaya, Artist's Daughter by Dmitry LevitskyPortrait of A. D. Levitzkaya, Artist's Daughter 49Portrait of Nikolay Lvov, Architect, Painter and Poet by Dmitry LevitskyPortrait of Nikolay Lvov, Architect, Painter and Poet 50Portrait of the Aide-de-camp A. D. Lanskoy by Dmitry LevitskyPortrait of the Aide-de-camp A. D. Lanskoy 51Portrait of I. I. Shuvalov by Dmitry LevitskyPortrait of I. I. Shuvalov 52Portrait of F. P. Makerovsky in a Masquerade Costume by Dmitry LevitskyPortrait of F. P. Makerovsky in a Masquerade Costume 53Portrait of Grand Duchess Maria Pavlovna as a Child by Dmitry LevitskyPortrait of Grand Duchess Maria Pavlovna as a Child 54Portrait of Grand Duchess Elena Pavlovna as a Child by Dmitry LevitskyPortrait of Grand Duchess Elena Pavlovna as a Child 55Portrait of an Unknown Woman with a Rose (1788) by Dmitry LevitskyPortrait of an Unknown Woman with a Rose1788 · Galeria Tretyakov 56Portrait of Alexander Kokorino by Dmitry LevitskyPortrait of Alexander KokorinoMuseu Estatal Russo 57Portrait of E. A. Vorontsova by Dmitry LevitskyPortrait of E. A. VorontsovaMuseu Estatal Russo 58Portrait of Anna Davia (D'Avia) Bernucci by Dmitry LevitskyPortrait of Anna Davia (D'Avia) BernucciGaleria Tretyakov 59Portrait of Catherine I by Dmitry LevitskyPortrait of Catherine IMuseu Estatal Russo 60Portrait of Prokofiy Demidov (1773) by Dmitry LevitskyPortrait of Prokofiy Demidov1773 · Galeria Tretyakov

Dmitry Levitsky: works by period

Principal subjects in the work of Dmitry Levitsky

The four subjects most frequently represented among these works, each with its best-known example.

Dmitry Levitsky: holding museums

The 7 museums that hold the most of the paintings on this page.

Museum City Works by Dmitry Levitsky Paintings from this list
Galeria Tretyakov, MoscovoGaleria Tretyakov Moscovo 6 Portrait of Catherine II the Legislatress in the Temple Devoted to the Godess of Justice, Portrait of Countess Ursula Mniszek, Portrait of Maria Dyakova
Museu Hermitage, São PetersburgoMuseu Hermitage São Petersburgo 5 Portrait of A.I. Novikova (? ), Portrait of Nikolai Novikov, Portrait of Mikhail Krechetnikov
Museu Estatal Russo, São PetersburgoMuseu Estatal Russo São Petersburgo 5 Portrait of E. N. Khruschova and Princess E. N. Khovanskaya, Portrait of the Princesses Davidova and Rzevskaja, Portrait of Alexander Kokorino
Museu Nacional de Varsóvia, VarsóviaMuseu Nacional de Varsóvia Varsóvia 2 Portrait of Catherine II of Russia in red dress., Catherine the Great
Galeria Nacional da Arménia, ErevanGaleria Nacional da Arménia Erevan 1 Portrait of B.V. Umsky
Hillwood Estate, Museu e Jardins, Washington, D.C.Hillwood Estate, Museu e Jardins Washington, D.C. 1 Portrait of Yekaterina Dashkova
Fine Arts Museum Kharkiv, KharkivFine Arts Museum Kharkiv Kharkiv 1 Irina Vasilyeva (count)

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Questions frequently consulted on Dmitry Levitsky's paintings

What is the best-known work of Dmitry Levitsky?Display the answer

Portrait of Catherine II of Russia in red dress. (1782), Museu Nacional de Varsóvia, Varsóvia. The following entries are Portrait of Catherine II the Legislatress in the Temple Devoted to the Godess of Justice (1780) and Portrait of Countess Ursula Mniszek (1782).

How old was Dmitry Levitsky in the year of Portrait of Catherine II of Russia in red dress.?Display the answer

47 years: Dmitry Levitsky was born in 1735 and Portrait of Catherine II of Russia in red dress. is dated 1782.

What are the ten best-known works by Dmitry Levitsky?Display the answer

Portrait of Catherine II of Russia in red dress., Portrait of Catherine II the Legislatress in the Temple Devoted to the Godess of Justice, Portrait of Countess Ursula Mniszek, Portrait of A.I. Novikova (? ), Portrait of Maria Ivanovna Narychkine (1731-1807), formerly known as Portrait of Princess Maria Pavlovna Narychkine, Portrait of B.V. Umsky, La Maréchale d'Arseniev, Catherine the Great, Portrait of Yekaterina Dashkova and Portrait of Nikolai Novikov. The list above records the date and holding museum of each.

How many works by Dmitry Levitsky does the catalogue record?Display the answer

The catalogue records 60 works by Dmitry Levitsky, dated between 1770 and 1794.

Where are the principal works of Dmitry Levitsky held?Display the answer

Principally in Galeria Tretyakov (Moscovo), Museu Hermitage (São Petersburgo) and Museu Estatal Russo (São Petersburgo). The museum table above gives the full distribution.

During which period did Dmitry Levitsky produce the best-known works?Display the answer

In 1780s: 8 of the 60 works listed on this page are dated to that period, including Portrait of Catherine II of Russia in red dress..

What are the earliest and latest best-known works by Dmitry Levitsky?Display the answer

The earliest dated work listed here is Portrait of B.V. Umsky (1770); the latest is Portrait of A.I. Novikova (? ) (1794).

What subjects did Dmitry Levitsky treat most often?Display the answer

Portraits (33), 18th century (6) and Woman (5), out of the 60 works listed on this page.

What medium did Dmitry Levitsky employ most often?Display the answer

Oil On Canvas, in 5 of the 60 works listed on this page.

To which art movement is Dmitry Levitsky attributed?Display the answer

Rococo, as documented by the works on this page.

Which paintings by Dmitry Levitsky does the Galeria Tretyakov hold?Display the answer

Portrait of Catherine II the Legislatress in the Temple Devoted to the Godess of Justice, Portrait of Countess Ursula Mniszek and Portrait of Maria Dyakova are among the 6 works on this page in the collection of the Galeria Tretyakov, Moscovo.

Can reproductions of Dmitry Levitsky's works be ordered?Display the answer

Yes. Each work listed on this page can be ordered from its own entry as a hand-painted oil reproduction or a fine art print, in a size of your choice.

Biography of Dmitry Levitsky

Primeiros Anos e Fundamentos Artísticos

Dmitry Grigoryevich Levitsky, nascido em Kyiv em 1735, emergiu de uma família profundamente enraizada nas tradições artísticas da Ucrânia. Seu pai, Grigory Kirillovich Levitsky-Nos, não era apenas um sacerdote, mas também um talentoso gravador e pintor, servindo como o guia inicial do jovem Dmitry no mundo da expressão visual. Este aprendizado precoce estabeleceu uma base crucial, instilando nele uma reverência pelo detalhe e uma compreensão nascente da forma. A mudança da família para São Petersburgo, por volta de 1758, marcou um momento crucial, abrindo portas para o treinamento artístico formal sob a tutela do estimado Aleksey Antropov. A influência de Antropov provou ser significativa; ele transmitiu uma objetividade que se tornaria a marca registrada do estilo maduro de Levitsky.

Ascensão e Reconhecimento Acadêmico

A trajetória de Levitsky não foi definida apenas pelo aprendizado. Ele absorveu conhecimentos de outros mestres, incluindo Louis Lagrenência na Academia de Artes de São Petersburgo, refinando ainda mais sua técnica. Seu grande triunfo chegou em 1770, com uma exposição de seis retratos na Academia Imperial de Artes. Estas obras não apenas exibiam habilidade técnica; elas capturavam uma distinta sensibilidade aristocrática que ressoou profundamente nos círculos da corte da Rússia de Catarina, a Grande. O retrato de Alexander Kokorinov, Diretor e Primeiro Reitor da Academia, foi particularmente impactante, rendendo a Levitsky o status de acadêmico e uma cátedra de pintura de retrato na mesma instituição onde outrora fora aluno. Este nomeação consolidou sua posição como um dos principais artistas da Rússia.

A Série do Instituto Smolny: Retratos de Juventude e Idealismo

Talvez a conquista mais celebrada de Levitsky resida na série de retratos encomendados por Catarina II para o Instituto Smolny para Senhoras, entre 1772 e 17mutação6. Estas não eram meramente semelhanças; eram representações cuidadosamente construídas da virtude juvenil, graça e potencial. Cada retrato retrata uma estudante envolvida em diversas atividades – dança, música, performance dramática – personificando os ideais de educação e refinamento que Catarina buscava promover através do Instituto. A estrutura composicional, influenciada pelo retrato formal europeu, enfatizava a dignidade e a importância de cada modelo, enquanto o uso magistral da luz e da cor por Levitsky trazia uma vida vibrante a estas cenas de criação aristocrática. Estas pinturas não são apenas documentos históricos; são janelas para as aspirações e valores da sociedade russa do século XVIII.

Um Estilo Refinado e um Legado Duradouro

A arte de Levitsky era caracterizada por uma habilidade notável de capturar tanto a semelhança física quanto o caráter interior de seus sujeitos. Ele foi além da mera representação, imbuindo seus retratos com um senso de profundidade psicológica e nuance social. Sua técnica fundia o detalhe meticuloso com um toque delicado, criando imagens que eram simultaneamente realistas e idealizadas. Embora tenha desfrutado de um sucesso considerável durante sua vida, as dificuldades financeiras assombraram seus anos finais. O declínio da visão forçou-o a reduzir suas atividades de pintura na década de 1790, embora tenha permanecido conectado à Academia como membro do conselho. Apesar desses desafios, Levitsky deixou um legado duradouro como um dos mais importantes pintores de retratos da Rússia, ao lado de contemporâneos como Fyodor Rokotov e Vladimir Borovikovsky.

Significância Histórica e Apelo Atemporal

A obra de Levitsky oferece uma visão inestimável sobre as vidas e os valores da aristocracia russa durante um período de significativas mudanças sociais e políticas. Seus retratos não são simplesmente objetos belos; são artefatos históricos que refletem a evolução dos gostos, aspirações e a autopercepção de uma classe de elite. Sua capacidade de equilibrar o realismo com a idealização, aliada ao seu domínio técnico, estabeleceu-o como uma figura definidora no retrato russo. Hoje, as pinturas de Levitsky continuam a cativar o público com sua elegância, profundidade psicológica e beleza perene. Elas oferecem um vislumbre de uma era passada, lembrando-nos do poder da arte em capturar não apenas as aparências, mas também o espírito de um tempo.

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