View from Petrovsky island in St Petersburg 1816

"View from Petrovsky island in St Petersburg" is a landscape painting by Sylvester Shchedrin, painted in 1816. The painting depicts a view of the Neva River from Petrovsky Island, with the city of St. Petersburg in the background. The artist, who was a prominent figure in Russian Romantic painting, captures the peaceful ambiance of the natural landscape, contrasting it with the bustling cityscape. Shchedrin's mastery of detail is evident in the portrayal of the river, trees, and the figures on the bridge. The painting is currently housed in the Russian Museum in Saint Petersburg.