Holy Martyr (1907) by Nicholas Roerich

Holy Martyr - Nicholas Roerich - 1907

Artwork Information

TitleHoly Martyr
ArtistNicholas Roerich
Date1907
Mediumoil,wood
Dimensions43 x 12.5 cm
Art MovementArt Nouveau (Modern),Byzantine
Current LocationPerm State Art Gallery, Perm, Russia

About Holy Martyr

“Holy Martyr” is an oil painting on wood, created by Nicholas Roerich in 1907. It belongs to the Art Nouveau (Modern) and Byzantine art movements and measures 43 by 12.5 centimeters. As a religious painting, it is currently housed in the Perm State Art Gallery in Perm, Russia.

The artwork depicts a solemn figure of a saintly personage standing upright, enveloped by an intricate golden halo that signifies holiness and reverence. The figure is rendered with a contemplative countenance, donned in modest robes that cascade down to their feet. The background is meticulously adorned with a luxurious gold pattern, enhancing the divine aura surrounding the martyr. This work is a profound fusion of spiritual symbolism and artistic elegance, resonant of both the Art Nouveau and Byzantine traditions.

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