Murderous Crafter

My second official artwork for Ghost, drawing inspiration by the 1888 newspaper illustration of Jack the Ripper, the 'phantom stalking Whitechapel'. While Jack used a knife, the scythe I gave Papa symbolises the "Autumnal reaper" line in the Respite on the Spitalfields lyrics. Pop culture also depicts Jack with an Inverness cloak and a top hat, which I incorporated into this design with a more subtle approach to Papa IV's golden embroidery.

Client: Ghost / Global Merchandise Services