School of XVII Century 1903

Andrei Ryabushkin's "School of XVII Century" (1903) depicts a scene of education in 17th-century Russia. The painting shows a classroom with a teacher standing at the front and students seated at their desks. One student kneels on the floor while reading a book, perhaps reciting a passage or receiving instruction. The room is simply furnished with wooden benches, tables, and a small, wooden shelf filled with books, indicating a focus on literacy. The historical realism of the painting is a trademark of Ryabushkin's style, capturing the essence of everyday life in a bygone era.