A skeleton seated at a worn wooden desk, a flickering lantern casting eerie shadows, captured in the artistic style of Eve Ventrue with a touch of Western portrait finesse. The scene reveals an intense close-up, highlighting intricate details of the skeleton's rich, witchy academia-inspired attire, complete with elaborate embroidery and mystical symbols. The atmosphere is shrouded in mist, enhancing the enigmatic aura. The composition, akin to a ZBrush sculpture, emphasizes textures and depth, with an elongated aspect ratio of 46:61, creating a dynamic visual narrative infused with a sense of timeless mystery and scholarly intrigue.