On the Heights (Tummo) 1936

"On the Heights (Tummo)" is a 1936 painting by Nicholas Roerich, an artist known for his mystical landscapes and exploration of spiritual themes. The painting depicts a lone figure in a meditative pose, silhouetted against a majestic snow-capped mountain range. Roerich's use of deep blues and purples evokes a sense of serenity and spiritual transcendence, capturing the essence of Tummo, a Tibetan Buddhist meditation practice associated with generating inner heat. This artwork, currently housed in the Latvian National Museum of Art, invites viewers to contemplate the power of meditation and the interconnectedness of nature and spirit.