Mount of five treasures (Two worlds) 1933

Nicholas Roerich painted this landscape, "Mount of Five Treasures (Two Worlds)," with tempera on canvas. The towering mountains, capped with snow, evoke a sense of spiritual elevation. Mountains have long served as potent symbols across cultures, representing both earthly grandeur and the bridge to divine realms. We see echoes of this symbolism in the ziggurats of ancient Mesopotamia and the sacred mountains of Taoism. The prominence of mountains in Roerich's work connects to this enduring human fascination with height as a metaphor for spiritual aspiration. The arrangement of the peaks invites contemplation, a visual echo of the soul’s journey toward enlightenment. The peaks remind us that the human quest for higher understanding is a cyclical journey, constantly revisiting and reinterpreting ancient wisdom. Mountains reflect our deepest subconscious desires, echoing through time and culture.