Babylonia
Special edition cover artwork for Babylonia, by Costanza Casati. A captivating tale that charts the controversial life and rise to power of Semiramis, the only female ruler of the Assyrian Empire.
Published by Penguin Books, with this special edition version distributed via Page & Wick.
My artwork depicts Semiramis plotting under the moonlight, alongside her leopard companion. The character’s design had to strike a balance between beautiful and powerful.
Original book cover of Babylonia.
My artwork reimagines the powerful queen alongside her trusted leopard. I opted to keep a similar headdress, long dress and bangles. I also researched ancient Assyrian jewellery, which also influenced the final artwork.
