Banner of Peace

Banner of Peace by Nicholas Roerich
Artist
Nicholas Roerich
Date
1931
Style
Symbolism
Genre
Landscape
The painting titled Banner of Peace symbolizes the spirit of international cultural preservation, associated with the Roerich Pact. Created by Nicholas Roerich, it often features a harmonious landscape backdrop, rendered in vibrant tempera on canvas. Reflecting Symbolism influences, the artwork emphasizes unity and peace through its emblematic imagery. The Banner of Peace serves as a universal symbol, signifying protected cultural sites under the 1935 treaty aimed at safeguarding artistic and scientific institutions. This work captures Roerich’s vision of harmony and cultural heritage through a poetic and expressive Surrealism-like sensibility.

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