The artwork titled “Madonna Laboris” was created by Nicholas Roerich in 1931. Executed in tempera on canvas, it stands within the Symbolism movement and falls under the genre of religious painting. The artwork measures 84 x 124 cm.
“Madonna Laboris” presents a demure and sacred scene using cool and solemn hues. Within a formidable fortress of blue, a haloed Madonna figure emerges prominently from the far wall, symbolically tethered to the earthly realm with a rope leading towards the bottom of the composition. The artwork’s ethereal aura is further accentuated by the ethereal landscape and edifices in the background, conjuring a harmonious blend of sanctity and mystical atmosphere.
