Izborsk. Towers. 1903

This oil painting, *Izborsk. Towers.* by Nicholas Roerich (1874-1947) depicts a dramatic landscape featuring the Izborsk fortress in Russia. The imposing towers of the fortress dominate the scene, their grey stone walls highlighted by the artist's use of thick brushstrokes and dark, muted colors. This work is a characteristic example of Roerich's artistic style, which often explored themes of history, mythology, and the spiritual connection between humanity and nature.