The Boyarina Morozova

"The Boyarina Morozova" is a famous painting by the Russian artist Vasily Surikov, created in 1887. It depicts the historical figure of Feodosia Morozova, a noblewoman and a strong supporter of the Old Believers, a conservative faction of Russian Orthodox Christianity. The painting captures her arrest for defying the Russian Orthodox Church's reforms in the 17th century. Morozova, depicted with dignity and determination, symbolizes the struggle for faith and resistance against oppression. The artwork is celebrated for its emotional depth, historical significance, and the depiction of personal courage amid societal conflict.