White city
- Artist
- Nicholas Roerich
- Date
- 1916
- Style
- Symbolism
- Genre
- Religious painting
"White City" by Nikolai Konstantinovich Rerikh, also known as Nicholas Roerich, exemplifies his mastery as a Religious painting infused with the spiritual essence of Symbolism. Roerikh’s fascination with spiritual practices and hypnosis deeply influences the painting’s hypnotic and mystical atmosphere. The artwork portrays a luminous, ethereal city that evokes a sense of higher spiritual realm, reflecting his interest in the mystical and philosophical themes. As a multifaceted figure—painter, philosopher, and theosophist—Roerikh sought to transcend ordinary perception, creating images that resonate with the subconscious and serve as a visual embodiment of his spiritual ideals.
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