CHT293619 Siege and capture of Jassy in 1788 by the Russian army (coloured engraving) by German School, (18th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info.: Iasi was the capital of Moldavia from 16th century until 1861; during the Russo-Turkish war of 1787-92 it was captured by the Russians under Field Marshal Rumyantsev; Peace of Jassy ended the war in 1792;); 穢 Archives Charmet; German, out of copyright.