The artwork, titled “Savonlinna. Olavinlinna,” was created by Nicholas Roerich in 1906. This piece belongs to the Art Nouveau (Modern) movement and is classified as a landscape genre.
The artwork depicts Olavinlinna, a medieval castle in Savonlinna, Finland. The castle is illustrated in a robust and formidable manner, rising imperiously above the water. The structure’s earthy tones blend harmoniously with the surrounding natural elements, and the landscape’s vivid, almost ethereal quality creates a dreamlike atmosphere. The meticulous detailing of the castle’s stonework and the flowing water contribute to the painting’s overall sense of majesty and timelessness.
