Bogatyrs woke up 1940

nicholasroerich

night

fictional-character

war

portrait reference

acrylic on canvas

animal portrait

mythology

animal drawing portrait

portrait drawing

facial portrait

portrait art

fine art portrait

self portrait

digital portrait

"Bogatyrs woke up" is a 1940 painting by Russian artist Nicholas Roerich, known for his mystical and symbolic works. The painting depicts a group of warriors emerging from a cave, their figures silhouetted against a brilliant light. The cave's entrance frames a mountainous landscape, symbolizing the awakening of heroic forces. Roerich's signature use of vibrant colors and dramatic composition creates a powerful and evocative scene, exploring themes of heroism, rebirth, and the triumph of light over darkness.