The artwork, titled “Novgorod Cemetery (Northern Rus),” is a landscape piece created by Nicholas Roerich in 1943. Crafted with tempera on cardboard, this piece exemplifies the Symbolism art movement. The dimensions of the artwork are 31 by 46.2 centimeters.
In the artwork, a serene landscape is depicted with a small church as the focal point, characterized by its distinctive blue onion-shaped dome topped with a cross. The church is situated on a gentle hill overlooking a tranquil body of water, with rolling hills extending into the distance. The sky is painted in soothing shades of blue and white, creating a calm and peaceful atmosphere. The overall composition and use of color contribute to a sense of spiritual and historical significance, reflective of Northern Rus’s cultural heritage.
