The Black Veil / Paper Print

The Black Veil is a powerful and intimate portrait that honors Día de los Muertos through striking realism and symbolic depth. The subject’s face is painted in traditional sugar skull makeup: black eye sockets rimmed with red scallops, a skeletal nose, and crimson lips marked with vertical black lines. Red and black flourishes adorn the forehead, cheeks, and chin, creating a rhythmic visual language of remembrance and reverence. A sheer black lace veil casts patterned shadows across the face, adding texture and mystery while amplifying the emotional resonance of the gaze. This piece invites quiet reflection, celebrating the beauty of memory and cultural tradition.

Print created from original painting by artist Beverly Caputo.  Each print is printed with top-tier pigmented archival inks on museum-grade paper (175gsm fine art paper), for a stunning end result.

Size 12"x18"175 gsm fine art paper. Matte finish. For indoor use. Due to the production process of these posters, please allow for slight size deviations with a tolerance +/- 1/16"

Prints sold unframed 

Artist owns all copyrights to this artwork

Please allow ten days for delivery

Shipping: Your print will be shipped rolled in mailing tube for safe transit.