This is a exposé shot that the artist, Josiah Ward made for the release of the Sisters of Battle DLC for Warhammer 40k Battlesector.
This amazing art features a vast, grandiose Gothic cityscape typical of Warhammer 40,000. The architecture is imposing, filled with towering cathedrals, spires, and elaborate, baroque structures. The scene is bathed in a cold, eerie light, with giant statues of armored warriors (likely representing Imperial heroes or Space Marines) guarding the walkways. These statues embody the militaristic and religious devotion that defines the Imperium of Man, symbolizing its martial power and undying faith in the Emperor.
In the background, an enormous winged statue dominates the skyline, possibly representing a saint or angelic figure like Saint Celestine, reinforcing the religious iconography present throughout the Imperium’s cities. The gothic arches, stained glass windows, and intricate stonework give the impression of a cathedral city—an entire urban area built as a monument to the God-Emperor, steeped in piety and the grimdark aesthetic of the 41st millennium.
This setting feels like a holy stronghold of the Imperium, where the faithful gather under the watchful eyes of their gods and heroes, and where every structure seems both a place of worship and a fortress. It evokes a sense of awe and foreboding, with its sprawling scale, ornate detailing, and dark atmosphere. It’s a city that stands eternal, a bastion of the Imperium’s belief in unyielding strength and eternal vigilance.