Fishers (priest, deacon and seminarian) 1879

Vasily Perov's 1879 painting, "Fishers (priest, deacon and seminarian)," depicts a scene of three clergymen fishing. The artist is known for his realist style, which is evident in the detailed portrayal of the figures and their surroundings. The central figure, a seminarian, stands on the bank, while a priest and a deacon pull a fishing net from the water. This work is a satire of the clergy's detachment from real life and their pursuit of worldly pleasures. The painting was controversial at the time of its creation, and it remains a powerful commentary on the hypocrisy of religious authority.