The artwork “Sanctuaries and Citadels,” created by artist Nicholas Roerich in 1925, is a tempera on canvas piece categorized under the Symbolism art movement. This work belongs to the landscape genre and is a part of the “Sanctuaries and Citadels” series.
The artwork depicts a rugged, mountainous landscape characterized by a palette of earthy browns, ochres, and muted purples, with subtle contrasts and detailed textures. The winding pathways and structured formations suggest a sense of ancient, untouched natural sanctuaries, evoking a mystical and timeless atmosphere inherent to Roerich’s symbolic landscapes. The distant mountains blend into the sky, adding depth and emphasizing the vastness of the scenery, while the interplay of light and shadow accentuates the terrain’s rough textures and serene ambiance.
