“Alexander Nevsky” is a distinguished artwork by Nicholas Roerich, crafted in 1942 using tempera on canvas. Representing the Symbolism movement, this historical painting measures 92 x 152 cm and forms part of the Kedzhrivala Collection in Bangalore, Karnataka, India.
The artwork portrays a dramatic scene with a vivid use of color and dynamic composition, characteristic of Roerich’s style. A group of medieval warriors, led by a knight on horseback presumably representing Alexander Nevsky, survey a battlefield strewn with fallen soldiers. The setting features rolling, snow-covered hills that blend into a stark, reddish sky, evoking a sense of both turmoil and the twilight of a passing era. The contrast between the somber tones of the fallen and the vibrant hues of the sky reflects the symbolic nature of the painting, capturing a historical moment laden with emotion and heroism.
