An emaciated, pale homunculus with large black eyes sits in yellowish liquid inside a glass alembic in a dark, candlelit alchemical laboratory.

A homunculus as described by Paracelsus in the 16th century, a small humanoid figure approximately 30cm tall, created through alchemy. Translucent pale pinkish skin showing internal organs and pulsing veins beneath. Large misshapen head with oversized black eyes without whites, small body with thin spindly limbs. Preserved inside a large glass alembic vessel filled with yellowish murky fluid. Phosphorescent glow emanating from the figure. Fetal position but awake and slowly moving. Surrounded by alchemical laboratory with candlelight, ancient books, distillation equipment. Dark unsettling atmosphere, Renaissance painting style, detailed medical illustration aesthetic, in the style of anatomical drawings by Andreas Vesalius See more