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Chintamani (Study after N. Roerich)
Schpirerr Farben colored pencils on Borden & Riley # 116 sketchpad, 9x12".
The original painting (Chintamani 1935-1936) is by one of my favorite artists - Nicholas Roerich. He was the patriarch of a very talented family of artists who left a lasting cultural legacy. He founded a new Buddhist school and was nominated several times for the Nobel Peace Prize. He initiated the very first international pact for the protection of cultural values (aka Roerich Pact). A prolific painter, he created over 7000 paintings and is best known for his depictions of the Himalayas.
The riderless white horse carrying the Treasure - the Wonderful Stone - Chintamani - is depicted on Tibetan prayer flags that fly over the dangerous passes of the Himalayas - this horse hastens to the aid of travelers. In Roerich's painting, the white horse bears on its back the sign of three spheres embraced by golden flames. This symbol, which Roerich chose for his Banner of Peace, is found in many cultures and philosophical systems. In Christianity it is the Trinity, and in Buddhism it is the Triratna, or Buddha, His teaching, and His community.
Here's the original painting:
icr.su/rus/katalog/01.php?i=675
And here's my other study of his second Chintamani painting:
Chintamani (Study after N. Roerich)
Schpirerr Farben colored pencils on Borden & Riley # 116 sketchpad, 9x12".
The original painting (Chintamani 1935-1936) is by one of my favorite artists - Nicholas Roerich. He was the patriarch of a very talented family of artists who left a lasting cultural legacy. He founded a new Buddhist school and was nominated several times for the Nobel Peace Prize. He initiated the very first international pact for the protection of cultural values (aka Roerich Pact). A prolific painter, he created over 7000 paintings and is best known for his depictions of the Himalayas.
The riderless white horse carrying the Treasure - the Wonderful Stone - Chintamani - is depicted on Tibetan prayer flags that fly over the dangerous passes of the Himalayas - this horse hastens to the aid of travelers. In Roerich's painting, the white horse bears on its back the sign of three spheres embraced by golden flames. This symbol, which Roerich chose for his Banner of Peace, is found in many cultures and philosophical systems. In Christianity it is the Trinity, and in Buddhism it is the Triratna, or Buddha, His teaching, and His community.
Here's the original painting:
icr.su/rus/katalog/01.php?i=675
And here's my other study of his second Chintamani painting: