Tag: Ivan Kramskoy

  • Kramskoy’s Russian Realism: Christ in the Wilderness

    Kramskoy’s Russian Realism: Christ in the Wilderness

    “Christ in the Wilderness,” painted by Ivan Kramskoy in 1872, is a significant work of Russian Realism that captures the moment of Christ’s contemplation and spiritual struggle during his forty days in the wilderness. This masterpiece exemplifies Kramskoy’s skill in composition, use of light, and emotional expression. Kramskoy, one of the leading figures of the…