{"product_id":"nagarjuna-conqueror-of-the-serpent-nicholas-roerich","title":"Nagarjuna, Conqueror of the Serpent - Nicholas Roerich","description":"\u003cp\u003eA meditative scene by Nicholas Roerich depicting the Buddhist philosopher Nagarjuna encountering a serpent spirit amidst a violet-hued mountain range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNicholas Roerich produced this work during his extensive travels through Central Asia. The painting depicts the Buddhist philosopher Nagarjuna, who is traditionally associated with the recovery of the Prajnaparamita sutras from the realm of the Nagas, or serpent spirits. Roerich employs a distinctive palette of violet, mauve, and soft pink to render the mountainous terrain, creating an atmosphere of ethereal stillness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the centre of the composition, a multi-headed serpent coils around a rocky outcrop, illuminated by a soft, glowing aura. The figure of Nagarjuna sits in the foreground, viewed from behind, dressed in a simple red robe. His posture is meditative, providing a human scale to the vast, otherworldly geography. Roerich often utilised tempera for its matte finish and ability to hold clear, luminous colour, which is evident here in the smooth transitions between the sky and the jagged peaks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe work reflects the artist's interest in the intersection of spiritual philosophy and the natural world. Roerich was a polymath, involved in archaeology, exploration, and theosophy, all of which inform the iconography of this piece. The mountains, a recurring motif in his oeuvre, are treated as sacred spaces. The composition is balanced, with the serpent acting as a bridge between the earthly realm of the monk and the celestial light emanating from the clouds. By focusing on the narrative of the conqueror of the serpent, Roerich explores themes of wisdom and the mastery of elemental forces. The lack of heavy shadows and the use of flattened perspective contribute to the dreamlike quality of the scene, typical of his later period works created in the Himalayas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/symbolic-head-odilon-redon\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSymbolic Head - Odilon Redon — Odilon Redon\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/fir-trees-arnold-bocklin\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eFir Trees - Arnold Böcklin — Arnold Böcklin\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Nicholas Roerich","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58894240481615,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58894318174543,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58894318207311,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58894318240079,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58894318272847,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Nagarjuna-Conqueror-of-the-Serpent_Poster_CompositorV1_1790373987677.jpg?v=1790450347","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/nagarjuna-conqueror-of-the-serpent-nicholas-roerich","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}