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1874, St Petersburg - 7, Kullu (India)

The Prophet (Mohammed on Mount Hira)

1938

  • tempera on canvas. 87 x 122
  • Ж-7104

  • Received in 1960 from the artist’s son George de Roerich (Moscow) by bequest from the artist


Mohammed, or Muhammad, (circa 570–632) is revered as the Prophet in Islam. After receiving a revelation from Allah – the Koran – he became a preacher of the new faith. Roerich’s painting is devoted to Mohammed’s vision. According to legend this took place on Mount Hira, near Mecca, where the Angel Jibreel (Gabriel) appeared to him.


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