Dividing the inheritance in a monastery (Death of a monk) 

"Dividing the Inheritance in a Monastery" (also known as "Death of a Monk") is a powerful charcoal drawing by Vasily Perov, a prominent Russian realist painter. Created sometime between 1834 and 1882, this work depicts the grim reality of greed and hypocrisy within religious institutions. The scene showcases a group of monks gathered around a dying fellow brother, not with prayer or comfort, but with avarice as they eagerly divide his belongings. The composition is stark and dramatic, capturing the tension and moral decay within the monastery walls. Perov's masterful use of light and shadow emphasizes the somber mood and the characters' unsympathetic expressions, making this a poignant commentary on the darker side of human nature.