The artwork titled “Order of the Buddha all-conquering,” created by the artist Nicholas Roerich in 1926, is a piece belonging to the Symbolism art movement. This artwork falls under the genre of sketch and study. Currently, it is housed at the Amherst Center for Russian Culture at Amherst College in Amherst, Massachusetts, USA.
The artwork presents a detailed sketch of a medallion that features a central figure of the Buddha in a sitting posture, encased within a circular frame. The Buddha is depicted with symbolic attributes, with one hand raised and the other resting on the lap, reflecting a traditional mudra. Surrounding the Buddha is a radiating star-shaped backdrop, indicative of spiritual enlightenment and victory. The medallion hangs from a chain adorned with geometric shapes, adding to the overall intricacy and symbolic depth of the design. The sketch is rendered in a monochromatic palette, emphasizing its study nature and preparatory purpose. The date “10.XI.1926” is inscribed in the lower left corner, marking the work’s creation date.
