Clockwork owl on antique books in a shadowy library

A clockwork owl with gears and springs visible beneath its metallic feathers perches on a stack of antique books in a dimly lit library. Dust motes dance in the single beam of light illuminating the scene. The background is a blur of arcane symbols and forgotten scrolls, hinting at hidden knowledge. The style is a fusion of steampunk aesthetics and dark fantasy illustration, with a touch of surrealism, inspired by the intricate mechanical designs of H.R. Giger and the atmospheric storytelling of Zdzisław Beksiński.