The Epic of Gilgamesh

This ink illustration of the Epic of Gilgamesh showcases the title in striking blackletter text, giving the piece a timeless and epic quality. Below, Gilgamesh is depicted departing from his city, standing at the gates of Uruk, as the vast, untamed wilderness stretches out before him in finely detailed ink strokes.

Dimensions: 7.5 × 10.5 inches

Materials: Chinese inks on paper