“Vanitas vanitatum, omnia vanitas.”

Inspired by Baroque era Dutch and Flemish vanitas and opulent memento mori hunting still life paintings, painter and illustrator Fyodor Pavlov sets the scene for the sumptuous aftermath of a great hunt. Strung up alongside freshly caught pheasants and a hare hangs a bound young woman, tumbling auburn hair perfectly matching the auburn fur of the doe, two creatures united in their fate and purpose. Surrounding the game animals is a banquet of other luxuries: a wilting bouquet of Semper Augustus tulips, famous as the most expensive tulip variety at the height of Dutch Tulip Mania, rare imported fruits, a haunch of venison and a rack of ribs, an ornate nautilus cup full of wine, and acorns and oysters, two foods believed by the ancient Romans to improve the taste of whatever animal they are fed to.

Encompassing the painting are three layers of lush custom marbled papers created by book conservator and professional marbler, Abra Mueller. The colors and patterns of the marbling build upon the narrative themes in the painting: deep red blood flowing from a wound, the mossy carpet upon which the doe might have lain at the end of her life, and diluted blood flowing across a damp forest floor.

Surrounding everything is a Sansovino-style giltwood frame, illustrated by Logandria, on which the scene of a hunt plays out across intricately carved and gilded wood. Hounds at the beck and call of their master charge through acanthus scroll underbrush, seeking the scent of their master’s quarry, be it the elusive fox, the stag, or the hapless and helpless damsel let loose on vast hunting grounds.

This work is printed on silk at my most versatile size, 90cm, and looks equally fabulous draped loosely around the throat, tied snugly as a chic neckerchief, worn in the hair, tied as a blouse, or utilized in any other way the wearer can dream up. The scarf is constructed from deliciously soft silk satin, mirror-printed on both sides of the fabric to ensure perfect vibrancy from all angles, no matter how it’s tied. All scarves come packaged in a blood red branded gift box.

A closer look at the illustration on this scarf and some of the process behind it can be found in this blog post.

This illustration is limited to an edition of only 200 silk scarves released in 2025 and will never be reprinted.

• Constructed from 100% mulberry silk satin
• Measures 90cm x 90cm
• Double-sided digital printing
• Finished with a hand-sewn rolled hem
• Packaged in a burgundy branded gift box

To care for your scarf, dry cleaning or gentle hand washing with a silk-safe detergent is recommended.