The Hermitage Museum in Saint Petersburg, one of the largest and oldest museums in the world, is a treasure trove of art and culture. Founded in 1764 by Catherine the Great, it is housed in the spectacular Winter Palace, the former residence of the tsars. Its encyclopedic collection of European paintings is incredibly rich, with exceptional ensembles by Rembrandt and Rubens, two versions of "The Madonna" by Leonardo da Vinci, as well as works from the High Renaissance. Owning a copy of a work from the Hermitage means bringing a piece of Russian imperial history and world artistic heritage into your home.