Procession on Easter 1862

"Procession on Easter" (1862) by Vasily Perov depicts a religious procession in a Russian village. The scene portrays a group of people carrying icons and banners, led by a priest in traditional robes, as they make their way towards a wooden house. The painting captures the solemnity and reverence of the occasion, with the figures appearing devout and solemn. Perov's realist style brings the scene to life with meticulous detail and accurate representation of everyday life in 19th-century Russia. The painting is a poignant portrayal of religious tradition and faith in the face of hardship, and it remains a significant work in Perov's oeuvre.