The artwork titled “Maitreya the Conqueror,” crafted by Nicholas Roerich around 1926, is a tempera painting on canvas. Falling within the Symbolism art movement and categorized as a religious painting, it holds its residence at the Roerich Museum in Moscow, Russia.
The artwork evokes a profound spiritual ambiance, featuring a monumental depiction of Maitreya carved into a rock, rendered in serene earth tones that exude a sense of mysticism. The figure of Maitreya, with a calm and composed expression, stands tall and imposing, signifying strength and divinity. Below and to the left of the statue, a figure kneels in a gesture of reverence. The background is imbued with dramatic hues of orange, pink, and red tones, portraying a sky that contrasts sharply with the rugged mountains bathed in deep purple and blue shadows. The composition directs the viewer’s attention from the celestial horizon to the sanctity of the carved figure, creating a harmonious blend of the earthly and the divine.