The artwork titled “Cry of the Serpent,” created in 1914 by the artist Nicholas Roerich, belongs to the Symbolism art movement and is categorized as a landscape. It is housed in the Pskov State United Museum of History, Architecture, and Fine Arts located in Pskov, Russia.
The artwork depicts an intriguing and dramatic landscape featuring craggy blue mountains under a yellow sky, creating a stark contrast between the cool and warm tones. The mountains are intricately textured, emphasizing their ruggedness and formidable presence. At the foreground of the composition, vibrant red serpentine forms emerge, adding an element of mystique and otherworldliness to the scene. These serpentine figures appear to writhe and twist amidst the rocky terrain, conveying a sense of motion and energy. The potent symbolism coupled with the richly detailed landscape invites contemplation and evokes a sense of awe and mystery.
