Russian American Tempera Painting Sketch with frame

"St Nicholas"

Symbolism

Sign Nicholas Roerich

 1920

size of painting  : 44 x 30 cm

size of frame : 60 x 45 cm

Tempera on cardboard

Hand painted

Condition is good

With frame and glass

Nicholas Roerich's Saint Nicholas (often titled Nicola Mozhaisky or Saint Nicholas of Mozhaisk) is a striking Symbolist painting, depicts the patron Saint of sailors and travelers standing on a hill before a walled citadel, holding a sword and a miniature church.

•  For Roerich, the sword was a symbol of spiritual vigilance. It represents the inner strength required to stand guard against ignorance and cultural destruction.
• The Citadel of Mozhaisk: In the original miracle story, the miniature building represents the cathedral and walled fortress of Mozhaisk itself, physically shielded by the saint.
• A Safe Haven: The church symbolizes spiritual sanctuary. It portrays the faith as a protective shield and a safe harbor for humanity against the chaotic storms of the world.

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