Light of the night # 37 Roerich N.K. (Part 2)

The composition presents a nocturnal coastal scene dominated by a sense of quietude and atmospheric perspective. A substantial landform occupies the left portion of the canvas; its contours are rendered in muted purples and browns, suggesting a rocky terrain under dim illumination. The artist has employed broad brushstrokes to define this mass, creating an impression of solidity while simultaneously obscuring precise detail.
The middle ground is occupied by a body of water – likely the sea – which stretches towards the horizon line. Its surface appears relatively calm, reflecting the diffused light above. A distant landmass, indistinct and hazy, can be discerned on the right side of the water, further emphasizing the vastness of the scene.
Above this landscape, the sky is a complex arrangement of blues and whites. The artist has used short, broken brushstrokes to depict what appears to be a luminous phenomenon – perhaps moonlight or an aurora – breaking through cloud cover. These streaks of light are not uniformly distributed; they seem to emanate from a central point, creating a sense of ethereal radiance that contrasts with the somber tones below.
The painting’s subtexts revolve around themes of natures power and the human experience within it. The darkness of the landform could symbolize challenges or introspection, while the light above suggests hope, revelation, or transcendence. The limited palette reinforces a mood of melancholy and contemplation. There is an absence of human presence; this contributes to the feeling of solitude and invites reflection on the relationship between humanity and the natural world. The indistinctness of certain elements – the distant landmass, the details of the rocks – suggests that what is seen is not necessarily concrete but rather a subjective perception shaped by atmosphere and emotion.