Het narrenschip #2

Turf's atmospheric cover for Het Narrenschip #2 — subtitled "Regenmaand 627" — sets a quietly haunting tone: a small boat carrying a colorful band of animal-like figures rows across still, misty waters toward a brooding gothic castle perched on a lonely island, all beneath a dramatic sweep of stormy blue sky. The contrast between the warm, whimsical travelers and the cold, fog-shrouded fortress ahead gives the image a wonderful sense of mystery and gentle unease. Published by Daedalus in 2015, this Belgian album showcases Turf's graceful draughtsmanship and his gift for painting worlds that feel both fantastical and strangely familiar.