Himalayas 

Nicholas Roerich created this serene painting of the Himalayas using tempera, a fast-drying paint made from pigment mixed with egg yolk. The artist employed broad brushstrokes to capture the mountains' imposing forms. Roerich’s unique approach involves layering colors to create depth and texture. Observe the interplay between the deep blues and the softer, muted pinks of the clouds. Tempera lends a matte finish, enhancing the ethereal quality of the landscape, evoking a sense of timelessness. Roerich's paintings were part of his spiritual quest. The Himalayas, in particular, became a potent symbol for him, representing transcendence. Roerich, a mystic and explorer, saw the Himalayas as a bridge between the earthly and the divine, so the making of these paintings was itself a devotional act. By focusing on the materials and processes, we can understand how Roerich infused his art with deeper meaning, challenging the traditional boundary between art and the realm of the sacred.