The artwork, titled “Mystery of Rose,” was crafted by Nicholas Roerich in 1933 using canvas and tempera. It belongs to the Symbolism art movement and falls within the design genre. This piece is currently housed in the State Museum of Oriental Art in Moscow, Russia.
“Mystery of Rose” features a stained glass style composition split into two arched sections, each depicting intricate scenes and figures. The left section displays a figure in period attire set against a vibrant, abstract background of warm colors. On the right, there is another figure, also in period clothing, gazing outwards amidst similarly abstract forms. The background includes architectural elements and geometrical patterns in vivid hues, blending together to create a mystic, almost otherworldly ambiance. The central vertical bar divides yet unites the two sections, adding to the overall enigma of the artwork’s thematic portrayal.