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Massive steampunk mechanical kraken shatters the glass dome…

By @charlypalermo · Oct 14, 2026

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At the Bottom of the Sea 1. The Octopus Guardian of the Submerged Dome 2. The Mechanical Sun of the Sunken Cathedral 3. Attack on the Black Pit Express 4. The City on the Last Leviathan

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Entry in the Subterranea theme.

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This dramatic dark fantasy steampunk artwork depicts a giant riveted brass mechanical octopus breaking through the curved glass dome of an illuminated undersea Victorian city. Warm golden light from the city's gothic clock towers and spires contrasts sharply with the deep cool blue of the surrounding abyssal ocean. Tiny steampunk submarines cast searchlight beams through the water, while a vintage deep sea diver clings to the kraken's armored tentacle.

This breathtaking steampunk fantasy artwork depicts two vintage hardhat divers exploring a sprawling sunken cathedral, centered on an ornate brass armillary holding a radiant golden core. Sunbeams filter through turquoise ocean water, illuminating coral-covered carved stone columns, a distant steampunk submarine, and schools of small fish drifting through the ancient overgrown ruins. The contrast of warm glowing gold and cool blue ocean tones creates a magical, awe-inspired mood blending retro-futurism with lost city lore.

This dramatic steampunk fantasy illustration shows an ornate brass steam train crossing an underwater iron bridge, as a massive rusted mechanical crab smashes through the track inches from the locomotive. Warm golden glowing lights from the train's cabins contrast sharply with the cool deep blue underwater abyss, where schools of fish drift past jagged rocky seamounts. The tense, action-packed scene features intricate vintage victorian design details, bubbling water, and panicked passengers visible inside the train's glass carriages.

Comments (33)

@charlypalermo · Oct 14, 2026
Yes! Absolutely! I thought of him. Thank you my friend
@charlypalermo · Oct 15, 2026
jaja muy bien! respetar el signo
@legion · Oct 14, 2026
Muy buenas amigo,mi favorita es el pulpo y luego el cangrejo,como buen cancer!
@legion · Oct 15, 2026
jaja ni siquiera creo en es,pero me tocó lo que me tocó 😄
@charlypalermo · Oct 14, 2026
Thank you very much! I'm glad you liked it
@panos · Oct 14, 2026
Totally fascinating Jules Verne - like set, my friend!
@antares · Oct 14, 2026
The underwater train is remarkable! 😎
@crabmouse · Oct 14, 2026
These are so cool!
@BloodRaiNxp · Oct 14, 2026
great images, nice work.😎
@panos · Oct 14, 2026
You're wellcome, my friend!