Fiat Rex by Nicholas Roerich

Fiat Rex - Nicholas Roerich -

Artwork Information

TitleFiat Rex
ArtistNicholas Roerich
Mediumcanvas,tempera
Dimensions119.5 x 91.5 cm
Art MovementSymbolism
Current LocationRoerich Museum, Moscow, Russia

About Fiat Rex

“Fiat Rex,” a religious painting by Nicholas Roerich, is executed on canvas using tempera. This Symbolist artwork, measuring 119.5 x 91.5 cm, is housed in the Roerich Museum in Moscow, Russia.

The artwork depicts a central figure bathed in a radiant halo of light, standing against a backdrop of monumental, rugged cliffs. Flanking this central figure, two other figures stand on elevated ledges, each enveloped in their own serene aura. The use of light and dark in the painting creates a dramatic contrast, emphasizing the divine illumination and the solemn atmosphere of the scene. The central figure’s outstretched arms and upward gaze suggest an ethereal connection, reinforcing the painting’s religious significance and its alignment with the Symbolist movement’s metaphysical explorations.

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