The Apparition | Gustave Moreau | 1876

A masterpiece of Symbolist mysticism, Gustave Moreau’s The Apparition depicts the biblical Salome confronting the radiant, severed head of John the Baptist, suspended in a supernatural halo of light. The opulent setting, rendered with jewel-like detail and intricate ornamentation, heightens the painting’s sense of exotic decadence and spiritual terror. Through its fusion of sensuality and sanctity, Moreau transforms the biblical narrative into a visionary meditation on desire, guilt, and divine retribution—an emblem of fin-de-siècle fascination with the femme fatale and the mystical unseen.

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