Zmievna 1906

"Zmievna" (1906) by Nicholas Roerich, housed in the Roerich Museum in Moscow, is a captivating depiction of a mythical Slavic creature. The artwork features a serpentine Zmievna, a female dragon, with a crowned woman emerging from its coils. A knight on horseback, riding toward the Zmievna, completes the scene. Roerich's signature symbolic style and vibrant colors bring this fantastical scene to life, reflecting the artist's interest in Slavic mythology and folklore. This piece, like much of Roerich's work, explores themes of courage, conflict, and the power of nature.