The Face in the Abyss | Virgil Finlay | 1940 17th Century The full moon

The full moon

otherworldly forms

The woman's expression is one of horror and helplessness

and relentless fury of hell with striking realism and dramatic force

The absence of any distinct facial features or identifying traits renders the figures as universal symbols

The Face in the Abyss | Virgil Finlay | 1940 17th Century The full moon"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