The Appearance of Christ to the People (Aleksandr Ivanov, 1857)
This is not only one of the “iconic” canvasses of Russian art, it is one of the most familiar paintings to art lovers who know nothing further of the Russian oeuvre. Ivanov worked on this for over twenty years, and his painstaking attention to detail shows. Truly, one of the 100 greatest paintings of all time, and I do not say this lightly.
Do click on the image, and, then, click again. A HUGE image awaits you, giving you the full detail of this wondrous artwork.
Art and Faith 
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