Monk - Tax Collector in the Temple 1900

Konstantin Makovsky's "Monk - Tax Collector in the Temple" (1900) depicts a somber monk, his face etched with weariness, standing against a simple, yet detailed, background. The monk, dressed in a dark robe and hat, holds a staff and carries a leather bag. The work captures a poignant moment of contemplation and reflects the societal realities of the time, highlighting the hardships faced by religious figures in 19th-century Russia.