Valar Morghulis

alexgross

facial expression reference

pop-surrealism

character portrait

portrait image

portrait

oil painting

portrait reference

portrait head and shoulder

facial portrait

surrealism

portrait art

digital portrait

"Valar Morghulis" is a 2018 painting by Alex Gross, depicting characters from the popular HBO series "Game of Thrones." The work is a humorous and satirical take on the show's dark themes of power, betrayal, and death. Gross's signature style, characterized by meticulously rendered figures and surreal imagery, is evident in the painting. The "Valar Morghulis" (meaning "All men must die") is the popular phrase from the show, reflecting the painting's central theme of mortality. The painting's subject matter and its pop art-influenced style have made it a popular piece among fans of the show and contemporary art enthusiasts alike.