A bleached human skull starkly contrasts against a jet-black backdrop, its intricate details captured in a meticulously detailed close-up. Pronounced sharpness of the cheekbones and teeth make the skull positively haunting. Its symbolism of mortality and the passing of time resonates deeply. The composition exhibits a fine-art sensibility, with a clean, high-contrast aesthetic juxtaposing the textures of bone against the depth of darkness beyond.