Madonna Laboris 1931

"Madonna Laboris" (1931) by Nicholas Roerich is a mystical painting that depicts the Virgin Mary standing on a clifftop, holding a rope that connects to a small village below. The painting is characterized by its use of deep blues and muted colors, as well as its dreamlike atmosphere. Roerich, a Russian painter and explorer, was fascinated by the spirituality of the East, which is reflected in his art. The painting is a representation of the Madonna's role as a protector and guide, her figure standing out against a backdrop of swirling clouds and a distant cityscape. This work, with its symbolic imagery, blends religious themes with a sense of the sublime, inviting viewers to contemplate the spiritual power of faith and the protective nature of the divine.