Konstantin Makovsky. A Boyar Wedding Feast in the 17th Century. 1883

A Boyar Wedding Feast in the 17th Century (Konstantin Makovsky)

This is, perhaps, the most famous Russian “wedding” painting. One can almost hear the ribald and earthy comments of the guests. There is an interesting juxtaposition of virginal innocence and randy raunchiness in this painting. It rewards a second look, I say.