Kneeling warriors (Study of murals for the chapel in Pskov) 1914

"Kneeling Warriors (Study of Murals for the Chapel in Pskov)" is a 1914 study by Nicholas Roerich, a Russian painter and philosopher, for a mural he intended to create for a chapel in Pskov, Russia. The study is no longer extant, but images exist. The piece showcases Roerich's interest in Russian history and his use of Byzantine and Russian iconography. The study features several figures, including warriors, a woman, and a child, in a stylised, medieval aesthetic. The composition, with its intricate details and layered figures, reflects Roerich's interest in symbolism and spiritual themes.