A Victorian Surrealist Nightmare

An oil painting in the surrealist style depicting a Victorian inventor inside a colossal brass machine resembling a clockwork head. Mechanical beetles scuttle across its surface, adding an eerie sense of motion. The backdrop features a dark blue sky, a sandy desert, and ominous dark clouds, with mysterious symbols scattered throughout. The artwork incorporates elements of cosmic horror, blending mechanical precision with unsettling surrealism.