Message to Tiron 1940

“Message to Tiron” is a 1940 painting by the Russian artist Nicholas Roerich (1874-1947) that depicts a snow-covered landscape with a lone figure standing near a fortified wall. The vibrant colors and stylized forms are characteristic of Roerich’s artistic style, known as Roerichism, which often incorporated themes of spirituality, cultural preservation, and the mystical. The artwork, currently located in the State Museum of Oriental Art in Moscow, highlights Roerich's signature style through the evocative use of color and symbolism.