Love has always had a touch of the sacred—and sometimes, the macabre. Across centuries, we’ve immortalised passion in poetry, art, and symbols that transcend time: the Sacred Heart, the eternal rose, the skeletal embrace of lovers who refuse to part.
But love is not always light. It is devotion and longing, sacrifice and surrender, beauty and fragility all at once. It’s the roses entwined with thorns, the dark flower bouquet that wilts even as it blooms—a reminder that what makes love powerful is its impermanence, and yet, its refusal to ever truly die.
The Love That Endures
Some say love is fleeting, but history tells a different story. From the embracing skeletons unearthed in ancient tombs to the Sacred Heart, pierced yet still aflame, love is the force that refuses to be buried. The Rose Embrace print, with skeletal fingers clutching delicate roses, speaks to this paradox—how love is both fragile and unbreakable, mortal and eternal.
And then, there’s devotion. The Black Sacred Heart is a symbol of fierce, unwavering love, a love that does not seek approval but stands strong in its defiance. It is the heart that continues to burn even in darkness.
When Love is Both Power and Ruin
Not all love stories are soft. Some are ruthless, intoxicating, and edged with vengeance. Few paintings capture this quite like Judith with the Head of Holofernes—a moment of triumph, seduction, and brutal finality. Judith, draped in opulent fabric, holds the severed head of Holofernes, a man who underestimated her resolve. It’s a tale as old as time—power dynamics, deception, and a love that twists into something far darker. In the end, love is not just about devotion—it’s about survival, sacrifice, and knowing when to let go (or take matters into your own hands).
A fitting reminder that not all hearts break—some wield the blade.
The Gothic Rose – A Symbol of Love & Loss
Roses are the eternal messengers of love, but they have their own language—one of passion, longing, and the bittersweet knowledge that all things must fade. The Gothic Rose print captures this beautifully: rich, dark petals standing in stark contrast to the inevitable decay. A rose’s beauty is heightened by its fragility, just as love is made all the more precious by its impermanence.
A Valentine’s Day for the Unconventional Romantic
This Valentine’s, whether you celebrate with a lover, honor a past romance, or embrace the devotion you hold for art, beauty, and the unseen mysteries of the world, let it be a day that means something to you.
And as a way to mark the occasion—a small gift, but only for a select few:
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