A symbolic dark realism illustration of a human skull and a raven, cinematic fine art composition. A realistic skull with subtle cracks on the cranium, smooth aged bone texture, calm and serene expression, slightly relaxed jaw, conveying acceptance rather than aggression. A raven positioned close to the skull, with one wing gently extended and partially wrapped around the skull, creating a protective gesture rather than dominance. The wing curves naturally, feathers overlapping the skull softly, like a cloak or shield, suggesting care, guardianship, and silent resilience. The raven’s head slightly tilted downward, gaze calm and attentive, wings not fully spread, controlled and intentional movement. The raven is not attacking or threatening it protects, watches, and remains present. Dark realism and refined blackwork aesthetic, inspired by high-end engraving and classical etching, ultra-detailed feather textures, precise linework, soft transitions between light and shadow. Subtle smoky background with deep blacks and negative space, faint atmospheric mist, no tattoo context, no skin, no body. Low contrast highlights, elegant shadows, emotional restraint, fine art illustration, cinematic lighting, timeless and symbolic mood --s 50 --raw
