Peter the Great Hitting Menshikov, painted by Amber Studios.
Alexander Menshikov was a favorite of Peter but tended to corrupt ways. According to Simon Sebag Montefiore in his book "The Romanovs 1613–1918," Menshikov was once punched twice by Peter after he saw Menshikov dancing with his sword still on, which apparently was considered a breach of etiquette.
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