Peter I is associated with the founding of Saint Petersburg and its major urban project on the Neva. Godfrey Kneller painted his portrait during his visit to England in 1698.
The urban project
Construction of Saint Petersburg began under Peter I in 1703. The Peter and Paul Fortress was one of the first structures in the new city.
Portrait as a source
The portrait of 1698 belongs to the British Royal Collection. The image used here is a historical painting, not a photograph.