The artwork titled “Issa and Giant’s Head” was crafted by Nicholas Roerich in 1932. It belongs to the Symbolism art movement and falls within the genre of religious painting.
In the artwork, a serene and otherworldly landscape is depicted, characterized by rugged mountains in shades of purple, pink, and orange set against a vibrant sky transitioning from yellow to green. Dominating the left side of the composition, a giant, eerie skull looms ominously. To the right of the skull, a solitary figure draped in a yellow robe and sporting a halo-like aura, presumably Issa, stands with a staff. The figure appears contemplative, juxtaposed against the stark and dramatic terrain. The winding green river below further enhances the mystical and symbolic nature of the scene.
