Madonna Oriflamma

Madonna Oriflamma by Nicholas Roerich
Artist
Nicholas Roerich
Date
1932
Style
Symbolism
Genre
Religious painting
Location
Nicholas Roerich Museum
"Madonna Oriflamma" by Nikolai Konstantinovich Rerikh, also known as Nicholas Roerich, exemplifies his fascination with spiritual themes rooted in Symbolism. This religious painting depicts the Madonna with an aura of hypnotic serenity, created using tempera on a canvas. Rerikh’s intricate brushwork and luminous colors evoke a mystical atmosphere, reflecting his interest in spiritual practices. The composition’s hypnotic expression invites viewers into a contemplative, transcendent experience, characteristic of his poetic and spiritual approach to art.

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