Wooden Puzzle Inspired by the Painting “The Tale of the Castle” by Renowned Lithuanian Artist M.K. Čiurlionis.

M.K. Čiurlionis – The Tale (The Tale of the Castle), 1909

Original painting size: 49.6 x 67.1 cm; Čt 6

The motifs of a journey, a mountain, and a castle frequently appear in the works of M.K. Čiurlionis. In this painting, all of these elements are brought together into a unified composition. A sharp mountain peak rises into the boundless sky; at its summit stands a castle enclosed by walls. Within this enclosure, the artist depicts a procession ascending toward the heights. Čiurlionis’s castles are never merely architectural structures—they resemble fortresses of our inner world, safeguarding dreams, memories, or desires. They evoke dreams, where every element holds a hidden meaning.

— M.K. Čiurlionis

Mikalojus Konstantinas Čiurlionis (1875–1911) is one of the most prominent Lithuanian artists, who left a lasting legacy in Lithuanian culture and the history of modern European art. A painter, composer, and writer, he was a truly versatile creator whose life lasted only 35 years, yet whose artistic output is vast. Čiurlionis worked at the crossroads of symbolism and modernism and is regarded internationally as one of the pioneers of early abstract art. He was the first Lithuanian artist to unite music and painting into a single artistic language. His works are often described as “painted music.” Deeply rooted in Lithuanian culture and the mystical beauty of nature, his art embodies the spirit of the nation.