The artwork titled “Perm Iconostasis,” created by Nicholas Roerich in 1907, is an oil painting on wood that belongs to the Byzantine art movement and is classified as a religious painting. It is part of the series known as “Perm Iconostasis” and is housed in the Perm State Art Gallery in Perm, Russia.
The artwork consists of a series of connected panels, each richly adorned with religious imagery. Central to the composition is a large, ornate structure with gold hues, featuring an arched design that frames icons of the Virgin Mary and Christ with angels in prayerful postures on either side. Surrounding this center are additional panels depicting saints and significant religious events. On the left, scenes from biblical narratives are presented with vibrant use of red and dark robes, exemplifying characteristic elements of Byzantine iconography. On the right, a large, solemn face of a saint or divine figure captures one’s attention, flanked by additional saintly figures. This detailed arrangement of sacred figures and episodes exemplifies traditional Eastern Orthodox religious presentation, inviting contemplation and reverence.
