The artwork titled “Procopius the Righteous removes a cloud of stone from the Great Ustyug” was created by Nicholas Roerich in 1913. This piece is a part of the Art Nouveau (Modern) and Symbolism movements and is classified as a sketch and study.
In this monochrome sketch, the composition presents a dramatically clouded sky. The landscape below is scattered with rocks and stones, creating a rugged and somewhat foreboding atmosphere. A solitary figure, presumably Procopius the Righteous, stands poised in the foreground with an air of solemnity and purpose. The background features the distinctive domed architecture of a distant city, likely representing the Great Ustyug. The interplay of light and shadow within the clouds and landscape is masterfully depicted, capturing a sense of mystical intervention and divine presence pertinent to the legend being illustrated.
