Cupid on Top of a Mountain of Skulls | Gustave Doré | 19th Century

In this stark and unsettling illustration, Gustave Doré (1832–1883) depicts Cupid seated atop a vast mountain of human skulls, holding a small pistol in his hands. The innocent, childlike figure of love is transformed into a disturbing allegory, where desire becomes a force of violence and destruction rather than romance. Rendered with Doré’s dense cross-hatching and dramatic shadows, the scene suggests that love, when corrupted, can be as deadly as war—lingering coldly amid the remains of its victims.

Print: 

A premium quality heavyweight (200gsm) fine art print material with a smooth, clean finish. This museum quality paper is extremely consistent and works perfectly with large, full colour graphics or illustrations. The matte finish emphasises different highlights and tones in the source artworks; helping to create stunning works of art.

- All prints feature a 0.25 inch white border to ensure space for framing. 

Our Eco Credentials Include:

• FSC approved or sustainably sourced paper
• Printed using water based inks
• Local fulfilment reduces carbon emissions
• Contains no plastic

Sizes:

11 x 14 Inches = 28 cm x 35.5 cm

16 x 20 Inches = 40.6 cm x 50.8 cm