Pelléas and Mélisande 1905

This black and white woodcut print titled "Pelléas and Mélisande" was created in 1905 by Nicholas Roerich, a Russian artist known for his theatrical sets and costume designs. The print depicts a scene from the play "Pelléas and Mélisande" by Maurice Maeterlinck. The artwork is known for its expressive lines and dark, stylized imagery, typical of Roerich's style. The scene shows Mélisande, the young woman with long flowing hair, and Pelléas, the man with a spear, as they meet in a mysterious forest. The use of line and shadow emphasizes the sense of mystery and drama that is characteristic of both Maeterlinck's play and Roerich's work.