Nicholas Roerich
Russian painter, writer, archaeologist and philosopher (1874-1947) · Russia · On the map · Artists · Died at 73
Nikolai Konstantinovich Rerikh, better known as Nicholas Roerich, was a Russian polymath, painter, writer, archaeologist, theosophist, philosopher, and public figure.
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Guests from Overseas, 1901 (Varangians in Rus')
Church of the Holy Spirit in Talashkino
Nicholas Roerich by Kustodiev. 1913
Car of Nicolas Roerich in his museum at Naggar
Mother of the World (1924); most likely a depiction of the Theotokos or Sophia
Roerich's family (Kullu valley, India)
Madonna Oriflamma (1932), She is seen holding the Banner of PeaceAwards
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He is best known for his prolific body of artwork, which spans over 7,000 paintings, and his contributions to a wide array of cultural, political, intellectual, and artistic movements and causes.
