The artwork titled “Cor Ardens” was created by the artist Nicholas Roerich in 1918, during the Symbolism art movement. It is categorized as a symbolic painting.
In “Cor Ardens,” the depiction is profoundly evocative and symbolic, characteristic of Roerich’s oeuvre. The artwork showcases two arched windows. The left window opens to a tranquil scene of a vast water body with subtle waves, a distant landmass with a solitary boat drifting quietly. Through the right window, a contrasting imagery is visible, marked by cubiform architectures, reminiscent of ancient stone buildings thick with history and mystery. A robed figure, standing contemplatively at the side, seems to ponder the stark contrast and the serene yet enigmatic landscapes before them. The muted monochromatic palette, with its varying shades of brown, evokes a sense of antiquity and timelessness, enhancing the symbolic narrative embedded within the painting.
