Boyarina Morozova
Vasily Surikov · 1887
Why it's great
A noblewoman is dragged through the snowy streets of Moscow on a sled, her chained hand raised with two fingers in a defiant sign. Surikov painted Feodosia Morozova, who was jailed in the 1600s for her faith. The crowd reacts with sorrow, mockery and awe. It's one of the greatest Russian history paintings.
Where to see it
📍 State Tretyakov GalleryMoscow, Russia
Open in Maps ↗ About this museum →Hang it on your wall
Three places to look for a print of this painting, from budget to museum-grade:
These links open search results on each shop's own website; we don't sell anything or earn a commission, and print quality varies by seller. Ask a grown-up before you buy anything.
Vasily Surikov was born in Krasnoyarsk, in Siberia, and moved to Moscow and Saint Petersburg. He painted huge history scenes of Russia's past with crowds of vivid individuals. His paintings are among Russia's most loved. He died in Moscow in 1916.
