Moses the Leader (1926) by Nicholas Roerich

Moses the Leader - Nicholas Roerich - 1926

Artwork Information

TitleMoses the Leader
ArtistNicholas Roerich
Date1926
Mediumcanvas,tempera
Dimensions73.5 x 119.5 cm
Art MovementSymbolism
Current LocationRoerich Museum, Moscow, Russia

About Moses the Leader

The artwork titled “Moses the Leader,” created by Nicholas Roerich in 1926, embodies the Symbolism movement and is rendered in tempera on canvas. Measuring 73.5 x 119.5 cm, this religious painting is part of the “Banners of the East” series and is housed in the Roerich Museum, Moscow, Russia.

The artwork portrays a dramatic and mystical scene, dominated by deep, rich hues that convey a sense of the sacred. The central figure, presumably Moses, is depicted standing atop a rugged mountainous terrain, gazing or perhaps gesturing towards a luminous and ethereal sky. The composition is imbued with a sense of reverence and awe, as the striking interplay of light and dark evokes the divine presence and guiding vision often associated with the biblical Moses. The mountains, depicted in shades of dark purple and violet, rise sharply, adding to the grandeur and solemnity of the scene. Above, the sky unfolds in layers of iridescent greens and blues, suggesting a supernatural phenomenon, possibly the aurora borealis. The contrast between the serene yet intense sky and the solid, immovable mountains underscores the painting’s symbolic representation of spiritual leadership and divine guidance.

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