Battle of Kerzhenets 1911

"Battle of Kerzhenets" is a 1911 painting by Nicholas Roerich depicting a scene from Russian history. The painting depicts a battle between Russian and Tatar forces, with a focus on the intense fighting and the use of religious imagery. The bold colors, stylised figures, and flat, almost icon-like composition are characteristic of Roerich's early style, which was influenced by both Russian icon painting and modern art. The painting is a powerful and dramatic portrayal of a key moment in Russian history.