The artwork, named “Maitreya,” was created by the artist Nicholas Roerich in 1932. It belongs to the Symbolism movement and is categorized as a religious painting.
The artwork features a serene mountainous landscape with towering peaks, rendered in shades of purple, blue, and white. Prominently positioned on the right side of the composition is a carved figure seated in a meditative pose, representing Maitreya, a future Buddha in Buddhist eschatology. The lofty mountains and the tranquil figure evoke a sense of spiritual elevation and timelessness. The use of bold, contrasting colors and the meticulous attention to detail in the mountain ranges highlight Roerich’s symbolic approach to depicting divine and transcendental themes.
