Easter Mass 1888

"Easter Mass" is an 1888 painting by Vladimir Makovsky, depicting a traditional Orthodox Easter service in a rural Russian setting. The artwork showcases a detailed portrayal of the religious ceremony, capturing the solemnity and reverence of the event. It features a priest presiding over the service, surrounded by villagers dressed in their finest attire, their expressions reflecting faith and devotion. Makovsky's use of natural light and earthy colors adds to the realism and authenticity of the scene, making the viewer feel like an observer of this intimate moment of communal worship. The painting is now housed at the Serpukhov Museum of History and Fine Arts in Serpukhov, Russia, where it continues to attract viewers who appreciate its historical and artistic significance.