Bloodsucker 

"Bloodsucker" is a whimsical, yet unsettling, painting by Jason Limon. This 20th-century artist's work often features strange, anthropomorphic creatures with a dark undercurrent, and this piece is no exception. The painting depicts a creature resembling a cross between a skull and a bug, adorned with delicate lace and elaborate metalwork, yet with a menacing, toothy grin and a dripping red "blood" stain. Limon’s playful use of contrasting imagery creates a sense of unease, suggesting a hidden darkness beneath the surface of this seemingly cute, but ultimately menacing, character.