Cloud
- Artist
- Nicholas Roerich
- Date
- 1915
- Style
- Symbolism
- Genre
- Landscape
The painting titled Cloud captures a mystical landscape infused with rich symbolism. Its ethereal forms evoke the presence of the Great White Brotherhood, a concept rooted in Theosophy and New Age beliefs, representing perfected beings or Ascended Masters who transmit spiritual teachings through chosen humans. The artwork’s dreamy, surreal atmosphere aligns with Surrealism, inviting viewers to contemplate the unseen Hierarchy or Church Invisible. This piece embodies the spiritual symbolism associated with these esoteric teachings, emphasizing the mystical connection between the divine and the earthly realm.
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