Intercession of the Theotokos 1906

"Intercession of the Theotokos" (1906) is a work by Nicholas Roerich, a Russian artist renowned for his mystical and spiritual themes. The painting depicts the Virgin Mary interceding for humanity before Christ, a subject common in Christian iconography. The composition is striking, with Mary standing on a platform surrounded by a multitude of figures and angels. Roerich's use of rich color and stylized forms, characteristic of his Art Nouveau influences, create a sense of otherworldly beauty and spiritual awe, evocative of traditional Russian icon painting.