Hyper- realistic, detailed digital art. A gorgeous crimson rose bush takes centre stage in the foreground. The petals are velvety with deep shades of red, the leaves are covered in large dewdrops and the sharp thorns stand out against the background. A large black snake lies beneath the bush, coiling around its base, its eyes glittering with a cold lustre. The burning ruins of Rome can be seen in the middle ground, and in the background- silhouettes of an ancient amphitheatre, shrouded in smoke and fire. Owls fly in the sky, their cries adding to the scene's ominous atmosphere. The lighting is dramatic, with contrasts of light and shadow emphasising textures and details. The primary colours- black, red, orange, crimson and dark green- create a dark, fiery and mystical atmosphere. The scene conveys a sense of decadence and grandeur, as if the viewer is witnessing the end of an era