Ecstasy 1918

"Ecstasy" (1918) by Nicholas Roerich is a symbolic painting that features a lone figure in a stark, mountainous landscape. The figure is skeletal and emaciated, perhaps representing a spiritual or emotional state of emptiness. The mountains are rendered in a dynamic, angular style with a predominant use of purple, blues, and greens. Roerich's use of color and composition creates a sense of unease and isolation, reflecting the theme of existential crisis present in the painting. The painting's abstract style and mystical tone are characteristic of Roerich's artistic vision.