The artwork titled “Armageddon,” created by Nicholas Roerich in 1940, is a prominent piece belonging to the Symbolism movement, specifically within the genre of religious painting. This artwork is currently housed at the Sree Chitra Art Gallery in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India.
The artwork exhibits a dramatic and apocalyptic scene, dominated by intense hues of red and orange. It depicts a confluence of flames and ominous clouds enveloping a city, which is portrayed in a state of ruin. The structures appear engulfed in fire, evoking a sense of destruction and chaos. The upper section of the painting suggests towering buildings or fortresses that stand amidst the inferno. The use of color and light enhances the tumultuous atmosphere, emphasizing the symbolic representation of the theme of Armageddon.
