The artwork, titled “Internal Painting of the Church in Talashkino,” was created by Nicholas Roerich in 1914. This religious painting, representative of the Art Nouveau (Modern) movement, once adorned the interior of a church but has since been destroyed.
The artwork’s composition exemplifies the rich, spiritual complexity characteristic of Roerich’s religious depictions. The central theme focuses on a divine vision, portrayed with a plethora of angelic figures. The top register presents an arrangement of angels holding candles, attending a holy figure who stands beneath an ornate archway surrounded by light. The lower portion depicts additional sacred iconography framed by arched windows, evoking a sense of heavenly illumination within the confines of the church. The style, replete with intricate details and ethereal atmospheres, reflects the Art Nouveau’s dedication to combining ornamental artistry with symbolic meaning.
