Palm Sunday near the Spassky Gate on the Red Square in Moscow 1917

Boris Kustodiev's "Palm Sunday near the Spassky Gate on the Red Square in Moscow" (1917) is a vibrant depiction of a bustling marketplace in Red Square, Moscow during the Orthodox Christian holiday of Palm Sunday. The painting captures the energy and joy of the crowds, the iconic architecture of St. Basil's Cathedral, and the lively colors of the bustling market stalls. Kustodiev, a master of Russian realism, portrays the traditional celebration with a distinctive blend of folk art and modernism, bringing to life a joyous, festive atmosphere.