Old king 1910

"Old King" (1910), painted by the Russian artist Nicholas Roerich, depicts a cloaked king gazing at his kingdom. With an ethereal golden light emanating from the sky, the king seems both regal and melancholic. The use of soft colors and sweeping brushstrokes imbues the painting with a dreamlike quality. Roerich's signature style is evident in the stylized figures and the emphasis on the spiritual nature of the subject. This artwork, currently housed in the Roerich Museum in Moscow, is a testament to Roerich's profound understanding of both historical and spiritual themes.