17th-Century Octopus Contessa Holding Her Beloved Squid

“Contessa with Squid” is a beautiful oil painting by West Tisbury, Massachusetts-based artist Omar Rayyan of a “17th-century octopus contessa dressed in her finest court attire, with her beloved squid.” Prints, iPhone cases and more are available to purchase online from Omar’s Etsy and CafePress stores.

image via Omar Rayyan

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