Laughter (Rejoice, King of the Jews) is a large-scale oil painting by Ivan Kramskoi, created between the 1870s and 1880s. The work measures 373 by 501 cm and is held in the Russian Museum. It belongs to the genre of religious art and depicts a scene from the Passion of Christ, focusing on the episode of Christ being mocked before his crucifixion. The painting presents Jesus Christ at the center, standing on a raised platform surrounded by a crowd.

The composition is densely populated, with figures pressed in from all sides, many gesturing or jeering at Christ. The light falls from above, illuminating Christ and casting much of the surrounding crowd in shadow, emphasizing his isolation. The palette is dominated by muted earth tones, with subtle highlights picking out armor, cloth, and faces in the crowd.

The architectural setting includes steps and a balustrade, with spectators looking down from above, reinforcing the sense of public spectacle and humiliation. This work is documented as being in the collection of the Russian Museum. It is characteristic of Ivan Kramskoi’s interest in psychological depth and moral themes, which were prominent concerns in Russian painting of the late 19th century. The painting’s large scale and ambitious composition reflect the era’s engagement with religious and historical subjects.