“Mount of Five Treasures (Two Worlds)” is a landscape artwork by Nicholas Roerich, created in 1933. Executed in tempera on canvas, this 47 x 79 cm piece is part of the Symbolism art movement and belongs to the “Holy Mountains” series. The artwork is currently housed at the Nicholas Roerich Museum in New York City, NY, US.
The artwork depicts an ethereal and majestic mountainous landscape, characterized by towering snow-capped peaks set against a deep, serene blue sky. The mountains, rendered with delicate shades of blue and white, rise dramatically from a darker foreground of rugged, shadowed terrain, evoking a sense of tranquility and spiritual grandeur. The intricate play of light and shadow on the peaks captures the intricate textures of the mountains, imbuing the scene with a tangible sense of depth and scale. Roerich’s masterful use of tempera creates a luminous, almost otherworldly atmosphere, inviting viewers to contemplate the mystical beauty and sublime power of nature.
