Sword of King Gesar

nicholasroerich

abstract painting

graffiti art

oil painting

rock

fluid art

neo expressionist

acrylic on canvas

street graffiti

mountain

mythology

portrait art

expressionist

digital portrait

This painting, "Sword of King Gesar", created by the Russian artist Nicholas Roerich, depicts a large rock with stylized swords carved into its surface. The rock sits atop a mountain with a snowy peak and a blue sky above. Roerich was inspired by the epic of King Gesar, a legendary warrior-king from the Himalayas. The artwork is characteristic of Roerich's style, which combines realistic landscapes with mystical and symbolic elements. Roerich was also a proponent of the "Banner of Peace", a movement that advocated for international peace and cultural exchange. The "Sword of King Gesar" is an example of how his art could be used to promote these ideals.