Sacred Himalayas 1933

Nicholas Roerich painted "Sacred Himalayas" with thin paint, layering shades of blue to conjure up a whole world. Roerich wasn't just painting mountains; he was painting a feeling, a spiritual place, and you can sense that in the way he approaches the canvas. Look closely, and you can see the subtle texture, how the paint almost floats, creating depth. It's like he's trying to capture the intangible, the way light hits the peaks and the shadows dance in the valleys. Notice the way the mountains in the background fade into the distance, dissolving into a misty blue haze. It is not about photorealism. It is about process. Roerich’s spiritual approach reminds me of Hilma af Klint, who also looked beyond the surface of things. Both artists share a similar pursuit of the mystical through art. Like any great painting, it’s an invitation to bring your own experiences. What do you see?