Kiss the ground (Great Sacrifice). 3rd version Roerich N.K. (Part 2)

The composition presents a landscape dominated by verdant hues and simplified forms. A central hill rises prominently, its slopes delineated with broad strokes of green that suggest both undulation and a deliberate stylization. The artist has rendered the terrain not as realistically observed, but rather as an expression of an inner vision.
A body of water occupies the left portion of the canvas, reflecting the sky above in muted tones. A dark, roughly hewn rock sits near the waters edge, its placement seemingly arbitrary yet contributing to the overall sense of a constructed scene. The vegetation is reduced to elongated, almost columnar forms – trees and shrubs – that frame the landscape and emphasize its verticality.
The sky is treated with similar simplification; broad bands of blue are punctuated by patches of white, creating an impression of atmospheric depth without resorting to detailed cloud formations. A distinct black border surrounds the entire image, isolating it from any external context and intensifying the focus on the depicted scene.
Subtly, a sense of melancholy pervades the work. The flattened perspective and lack of traditional spatial cues create a feeling of detachment. The vibrant green, while ostensibly representing life and growth, is rendered in such an unyielding manner that it borders on oppressive. The solitary rock suggests a burden or obstacle within this landscape, hinting at themes of sacrifice or struggle.
The deliberate reduction of natural forms to geometric shapes implies a desire to transcend the purely representational, suggesting a symbolic or allegorical meaning beyond the surface appearance of the scene. It is not merely a depiction of nature; it is an exploration of its essence through abstraction and emotional resonance.