Sergius, The Builder (1925) Badeanzug a master of Japanese woodblock

a master of Japanese woodblock print art

" which underlines his rebellious and independent nature

known for his precise and often critical depictions of society

which he then drew with great care

Sergius, The Builder (1925) Badeanzug a master of Japanese woodblockNicholas Roerich, a versatile artist and mystic, created Sergius, The Builder in 1925. Known for his symbolic paintings, Roerich was a master at weaving spiritual and cultural themes into his work. In this work, he captures the essence of Sergius of Radonezh, a major Russian saint and monastery founder. The depiction shows Sergius in a contemplative pose, surrounded by an aura of peace and wisdom, as he works on the construction of a monastery.