The artwork is titled “Novgorod. Spas Nereditsky,” created by Nicholas Roerich in 1899. This piece belongs to the Symbolism art movement and falls under the landscape genre.
The artwork depicts a serene and somewhat mystical landscape set in Novgorod, featuring the Spas Nereditsky Church. The church stands prominently against an expansive and dramatic sky, characterized by layers of grey and purple hues, creating a somber yet captivating atmosphere. The ground is partially covered in snow, interspersed with patches of bare earth, indicative of a transitional season. The architectural elements of the church are rendered in soft, warm tones, highlighting the historical and spiritual significance of the structure. The overall composition exudes a sense of timelessness and reverence, hallmarks of the Symbolism movement to which this artwork belongs.
