Banner of the Future
- Artist
- Nicholas Roerich
- Date
- 1925
- Style
- Symbolism
- Genre
- Genre painting
- Location
- Nizhny Novgorod
"Banner of the Future" by Nikolai Konstantinovich Rerikh exemplifies his fascination with the spiritual and mystical, reflecting influences from the Symbolism movement. The painting features hypnotic, dreamlike imagery rendered in vibrant Tempera on a large canvas. While primarily a symbolic work, it also incorporates elements of genre painting to depict human figures and narratives intertwined with spiritual symbols. Rerikh's interest in hypnosis and other spiritual practices imbues the work with a hypnotic expression, inviting viewers into a contemplative exploration of the future.