Elders Gathering 1898

"Elders Gathering" is a black and white painting by Nicholas Roerich depicting a group of individuals dressed in fur and robes, gathered around a fire in the woods. The figures appear to be engaged in a solemn ritual, with one figure holding a staff and another kneeling with their head bowed. The composition is full of intricate details and the overall mood is one of reverence and mystery, characteristic of Roerich's later works, which often focused on spiritual themes.