Peter the Great Interrogating the Tsarevich Alexei Petrovich at Peterhof 1871

"Peter the Great Interrogating the Tsarevich Alexei Petrovich at Peterhof" is a painting completed by Russian artist Nikolai Ge in 1871. It depicts a tense scene between Peter the Great and his son, Alexei, set in a dimly lit room with a checkered floor. Ge's masterful use of light and shadow creates a dramatic atmosphere, emphasizing the power dynamic between the two figures. The painting is a poignant reminder of the tumultuous reign of Peter the Great and the tragic fate of his son, who was later executed for alleged treason.