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.

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:

A2 = 16.5 x 23.4 Inches

A3 = 11.7 x 16.5 Inches

A4 = 8.3 x 11.7 Inches