False Dmitry I (r. 1605-1606) in full armor.
17th c Polish Baroque Painting

c. 1600-1630
17th c
Baroque
Poland.
Moscow. State Historical Museum.
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The inscription reads: Dmitry, Emperor of Moscovy, husband of Marina Mniszech, the noble daughter of George overlord of Sandomierz. After Boris Gudonov murdered Prince Dimitri, a 'false Dimitri' appeared who was supported by the Polish King. He married the Polish princess and they ruled for a year, from 1605-1606.