“Daughter of Viking” is a genre painting created by Nicholas Roerich in 1918, aligned with the Symbolism art movement. The artwork is housed in the State Museum of Oriental Art in Moscow, Russia.
The artwork presents a striking landscape, dominated by expansive rolling hills adorned with lush greenery. A figure of a young woman, presumably the daughter of a Viking, stands prominently in the foreground. Clad in traditional Viking attire, complete with a heavily adorned headdress and a flowing cloak, she gazes thoughtfully into the distance. The background is characterized by an ethereal mist that envelops the distant hills and the shimmering body of water, creating a sense of serene and mystical atmosphere. The sky transitions in hues from a gentle yellow near the horizon to a deeper blue as it ascends, imbuing the scene with a tranquil and otherworldly quality. The overall composition of the artwork reflects a harmonious blend of natural beauty and symbolic elements, evoking a deep sense of nostalgia and contemplation.
