Chart preblagoe (Jack preblagoe – eyes enticement / comfort) (sketch) Roerich N.K. (Part 2)

The composition presents a stylized scene dominated by a central tree against a backdrop divided into distinct color fields. The upper portion is rendered in a deep blue, transitioning to a reddish-brown on either side and culminating in a pale grey structure resembling a fortress or tower at the top right corner. Below this, a vibrant green tree rises from a base of red, its foliage dense and stylized with simplified leaf shapes. A single fruit, possibly an apple or pear, hangs prominently from one of its branches.
Four figures are positioned around the base of the tree, each clad in flowing yellow robes and crowned with what appear to be ornate headwear. They face inwards towards the central tree, their arms raised in gestures that suggest reverence, supplication, or perhaps offering. The faces are rendered with minimal detail, emphasizing a sense of uniformity and anonymity among them.
The ground beneath the tree is delineated by a band of blue and white ornamentation, adding a decorative element to the lower edge of the composition. A small structure, possibly a building or shrine, sits nestled amongst the roots of the tree on the left side.
Subtextually, the painting seems to explore themes of faith, ritual, and perhaps temptation. The central tree could be interpreted as a symbolic representation of knowledge, life, or divine grace. The figures’ gestures suggest devotion or petitioning for something from this source. The fruit hanging from the tree introduces an element of potential transgression or forbidden knowledge, echoing narratives involving temptation and consequence. The fortress-like structure in the background might represent worldly power or protection, contrasting with the spiritual focus of the scene below. The limited detail in the figures’ faces contributes to a sense of universality; they are not individuals but rather archetypes representing humanitys relationship with the divine or the unknown. The color choices – the blue for spirituality, red for passion or sacrifice, and yellow for royalty or enlightenment – further reinforce these symbolic layers.