The artwork entitled “Sacred (Treasure of Mountain)” is a creation by Nicholas Roerich dated 1933. This landscape painting is an illustration of the Symbolism art movement, designed to evoke thought and emotion through mystical and otherworldly depictions.
Upon observing the artwork, one is captivated by the majestic scene composed of sharp, crystalline formations that dominate the foreground, appearing almost like enormous gemstones emerging from the earth. These geometric forms in shades of blues, whites, and browns, create a dramatic contrast with the enigmatic golden glow emanating from the center of the composition. The radiant glow bathes the figures within it in a sacred light, suggesting a spiritual or divine encounter amidst this rugged and silent mountainous terrain. The mystical ambiance is further enhanced by the surrounding darkness, which seems to envelop the scene, providing a sense of isolation and the impression of a hidden revelation. The interplay of light and shadow, the starkness of the craggy forms, and the allure of the golden light exemplify the Symbolist intention to transcend the physical and tap into deeper layers of consciousness.
