“Buddha the Winner,” painted by Nicholas Roerich in 1925, is a tempera on canvas with dimensions of 73.6 x 117 cm. This religious painting, created within the Symbolism art movement, is part of the “Banners of the East” series and is currently housed in the Roerich Museum, Moscow, Russia.
The artwork portrays a serene and divine scene featuring Buddha, who is centrally placed, in deep meditation. Dominating the scene are the spiritual and ethereal elements depicted through an array of golden and blue hues which create a mystical atmosphere. The background of the artwork is characterized by a series of stalactites and stalagmites that envelope the Buddha, symbolizing the ethereal realm and highlighting the sacredness of the Buddha’s presence. The calmness and luminosity emanating from Buddha provide a stark contrast to the intricate and slightly imposing natural forms that surround him, embodying his transcendence over the physical realm.
