Chapel of St. Sergius at the crossroads (1931) by Nicholas Roerich

Chapel of St. Sergius at the crossroads - Nicholas Roerich - 1931

Artwork Information

TitleChapel of St. Sergius at the crossroads
ArtistNicholas Roerich
Date1931
Mediumcanvas,tempera
Dimensions34 x 50 cm
Art MovementSymbolism
Current LocationTretyakov Gallery, Moscow, Russia

About Chapel of St. Sergius at the crossroads

The artwork “Chapel of St. Sergius at the Crossroads” by Nicholas Roerich, created in 1931, is a tempera painting on canvas. It is a Symbolist landscape measuring 34 x 50 cm and is housed in the Tretyakov Gallery in Moscow, Russia.

The artwork depicts a small chapel perched atop a hillside, framed against a backdrop of rolling hills and looming mountains. The chapel, capped with a blue onion dome and a cross, stands prominently in the foreground with an arched doorway and simple architectural lines. The landscape features deep, rich blues and purples, contrasting with the lighter hues of the sky, which is predominantly a soft, cloud-streaked expanse. The interplay between the intense colors of the earth and the ethereal sky conveys a sense of spiritual significance and tranquility, emblematic of the Symbolist movement. The overall mood of the artwork is serene and contemplative, inviting the viewer to reflect on the meeting of earthly and spiritual realms.

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