The Devil Reads the Book of Destiny | Louis Moe | 1902

Louis Moe’s Opus 11: The Devil Reads the Book of Destiny (1902) is a stark and imaginative illustration that presents a winged, demonic figure perched atop a monumental, coffin-like book, absorbed in its ominous contents. Rendered in dense, meticulous linework, the scene combines Gothic fantasy with allegory, as skulls, sculpted figures, and desolate architecture surround the Devil in a barren, dreamlike landscape. The image evokes themes of fate, mortality, and forbidden knowledge, capturing the fin-de-siècle fascination with the macabre and the symbolic.

Frame:

Created from high-quality wood, milled with simple clean lines and presented with a satin finish. Includes an off-white mount that will not discolour or fade with age.

All framed prints feature our premium fine art paper. This is a museum-quality paper which reproduces photography and artworks with exceptional tonality and renders sharp details with consistent flatness and accuracy.

Print: 

For the matted / mounted prints we use a thick 1.4mm window mount cut from premium, textured mountboard. All mounts are "conservation grade", FSC certified, 100% acid free, and will not discolour or fade with age.

• Simple, elegant design
• Premium, fine art paper with a gently textured surface
• Handmade by specialist picture framers
• FSC certified off-white mat / window mount
• Delivered ready for hanging