The Face in the Abyss | Virgil Finlay | 1940 17th Century multiple crowned heads

multiple crowned heads

otherworldly forms

the snow-covered churchyard and warm glow from the stained-glass windows create a striking contrast between the cold stillness outside and the sanctuary within

The full moon

solemn figure stands immovable

The Face in the Abyss | Virgil Finlay | 1940 17th Century multiple crowned heads"The Face in the Abyss" by Virgil Finlay (circa 1940) is a surreal and haunting illustration showcasing Finlay's intricate and detailed pen and ink style. The composition features a central, enigmatic glowing face with large, eerie eyes surrounded by elongated, totem like figures with expressive and grotesque visages. A naked figure falls downward into the abyss, enveloped in flames, while ethereal birds and cascading streams of light add to the