Mirrored Dimension: The Scorpion in Oil

An oil painting of a solitary scorpion perched on a cracked antique mirror that extends into a mirror dimension. Thick, textured brushstrokes render the scorpion in luminous, jewelled tones with a glistening carapace, amber-brown body, and emerald highlights. Surrounding the central figure are multiple interlocking reflective planes that bend and twist, creating an infinite corridor of reflections where the scorpion's pincers and tail appear in different sizes and angles. The background blends Rembrandt-like chiaroscuro lighting with smoky studio shadows, hints of gold filigree, and wallpaper dissolving into the reflections. The scene exudes a mysterious, dreamlike atmosphere that fuses realism and surreal fantasy, with visible impasto, crackled varnish, and wet-on-wet highlights on both the exoskeleton and the glass surfaces.