“The Great Sacrifice,” created by Nicholas Roerich in 1910, belongs to the Art Nouveau (Modern) movement and falls under the genre of design.
The artwork depicts an ethereal scene dominated by a celestial phenomenon. A luminous, translucent figure, seemingly composed of swirling clouds or flames, looms over the landscape. This figure is rendered in soft, dream-like hues of yellow and green, blending seamlessly into the sky. A delicate crescent moon hangs in the upper left corner, adding to the mysterious atmosphere. The overall effect is one of otherworldly beauty, as if capturing a moment of divine or cosmic significance. The composition and color palette reflect the Art Nouveau style, characterized by flowing lines and organic forms.