The eighth sign in the zodiac calendar, Scorpio, is represented by a starry scorpion. Those born under this sign (October 23–November 22) are considered passionate, persistent, and power-seeking. A sign governed by water, Scorpios are deeply attuned to their emotions and are known for their honesty, intuition, and sensuality. More than any other sign. Scorpios can seem mysterious even to those who know them well. 

With these virtues, collectors who are Scorpios are incisive—they can spot the best work in a show within moments—and, if their heart is set on it, will stop at nothing to make it theirs. Scorpio artists, meanwhile, are known for their conviction and expressive intensity—no placid tableaux here. Famous artists who were Scorpios include Pablo Picasso, Richard Serra, Georgia O’Keeffe, and Angelica Kauffman. 

Below, we’ve chosen our favorite artworks from the Artnet Gallery Network that capture the spirit of the Scorpio.

Rissa
Skorpion (1985)
Kunsthandel Wolfgang Werner
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Rissa, Skorpion (1985). Courtesy of Kunsthandel Wolfgang Werner.

Mallory Morrison
Jellyfish (2008)
Source Art
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Mallory Morrison, Jellyfish (2008). Courtesy of Source Art.

Sibylle Prange
Kleine Lagune (2020)
Galerie Helle Coppi
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Sibylle Prange, Kleine Lagune (2020). Courtesy of Galerie Helle Coppi.

Robin Holder
Aspiration
Just Lookin’ Gallery
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Robin Holder, Aspiration. Courtesy of Just Lookin’ Gallery.

Jacqueline Ditt
Skorpion (1991)
universal arts Galerie Studio GmbH
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Jacqueline Ditt, Skorpion (1991). Courtesy of universal arts Galerie Studio GmbH.

Ken Nevadomi
Water Devil (1989)
WOLFS Gallery
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Ken Nevadomi, Water Devil (1989). Courtesy of WOLFS Gallery.

Jonas Leriche
Scorpion Queen (2017)
Eden Fine Art
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Jonas Leriche, Scorpion Queen (2017). Courtesy of Eden Fine Art.

Thomas Duncan Benrimo
Nymph of the Sea (1949)
Addison Rowe Gallery Santa Fe
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Thomas Duncan Benrimo, Nymph of the Sea (1949). Courtesy of Addison Rowe Gallery Santa Fe.

A.R. Penck
The Scorpion Blue + Black (1995)
Galerie Kellermann
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A.R. Penck, The Scorpion Blue + Black (1995). Courtesy of Galerie Kellermann.

Mariana Castillo Deball
Scorpion Time II
Barbara Wien
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​​Mariana Castillo Deball, Scorpion Time II. Courtesy of Barbara Wien.