Peasant Family (The Holy Family)

The artwork titled Peasant Family (The Holy Family) is a painting created by Kuzma Petrov-Vodkin in 1914. It is currently housed in the Russian Museum and measures 1.28 meters in width and 1.59 meters in height.

The painting presents a stylized depiction of a peasant family, often interpreted as an allegory for the Holy Family. The central figures are a mother, father, and child, positioned amidst a vibrant and somewhat surreal landscape. The mother, with her pale skin and blonde hair, holds the child, who reaches out with one hand. The father, with his strong features and somber expression, sits beside them, his hands raised in a gesture of contemplation or prayer.

Surrounding the family are various symbolic elements. A white dog with a unicorn-like horn stands to the left, while a horse with an elongated neck and human-like eyes occupies the right side. Lush vegetation, including flowers and foliage, fills the background, creating a sense of abundance and connection to nature. A rooster and hen are perched amidst the flowers in the foreground. The overall color palette is rich and warm, dominated by reds, browns, and greens.