Angels. Christ is Risen! Christ is Risen! Jubilant angels from heaven! Elizabeth Merkuryevna Boehm (Endaurova) (1843-1914)

The composition presents two figures, presumably angelic beings, dominating the visual field. They are positioned in a close embrace, their faces turned towards each other with expressions suggesting intense joy and shared emotion. The artist has rendered them with delicate features; their eyes convey a sense of profound spiritual connection. Their hair is depicted as flowing freely, adding to the overall impression of lightness and ethereal grace.
The garments they wear are voluminous and draped, obscuring much of their form while simultaneously emphasizing the folds and textures of the fabric. The white color scheme reinforces the association with purity and divine presence. A significant portion of the composition is dedicated to the inscription written in a stylized Cyrillic script. This text, repeated twice, proclaims Christ is Risen! followed by “Angels announce it from heaven!” It serves as both a direct declaration of faith and an explanation for the scene unfolding above.
Below the figures, a cityscape appears, rendered with less detail than the angelic forms. The buildings are silhouetted against a pale sky, suggesting a distant earthly realm observed from a higher, celestial perspective. This juxtaposition creates a visual hierarchy: the spiritual celebration takes precedence over the mundane world below.
The artist’s use of light is noteworthy; it seems to emanate from within the figures themselves, illuminating their faces and creating a soft glow around them. The overall effect is one of profound serenity and triumphant joy, characteristic of depictions celebrating the Resurrection. The intimate portrayal of the angels, rather than presenting them as distant or majestic entities, fosters a sense of accessibility and shared experience in the divine realm.