St. George the Victorious 1920

Nicholas Roerich's "St. George the Victorious" (1920) depicts the legendary saint on horseback, his spear piercing a dragon. The painting's bold, geometric forms and vibrant colors are characteristic of Roerich's stylized, symbolic style, reflecting his interest in Eastern art and spirituality. The composition, confined within a shield-like shape, emphasizes the epic struggle between good and evil, a theme that resonated deeply with Roerich. This small but powerful work, housed in the Nicholas Roerich Museum in New York City, embodies the artist's belief in the power of spiritual heroism and the triumph of light over darkness.