Devassari Abuntu with birds 1906

Nicholas Roerich created "Devassari Abuntu with birds" using tempera, though the exact date remains unknown. This painting presents a compelling arrangement of form and color. Dominant is the figure of a woman, adorned and poised, with a peacock beside her, all set against a backdrop of mountains and floral elements. The artist's palette is subdued, with blues, pinks, and earth tones, creating a muted, dreamlike atmosphere. Roerich’s choice of tempera lends a unique texture to the surface, resulting in a visual experience that is both flat and richly detailed. Through Roerich's symbolic language, we are encouraged to question fixed meanings. The subtle use of color and form invites ongoing interpretation, allowing viewers to engage with the art on their own terms. This painting is not merely a visual experience, but a philosophical inquiry into the nature of meaning itself.