Believe it or not the first thing that caught my eye was the pomegranate. The composition of this piece is so complex and well-done. The fruit and wine on the table look like a still life, and it imbues the whole piece with that same feel. Harry's expression... man, how did you get it so perfect? And the way Snape is clinging to him is so affective -- it makes me feel shivery and squishy and *wrong* all at once. The impending execution -- or painting of same, can't tell -- is really horrific and awful to contemplate, especially with it hanging there in suspense forever. (I'm kind of afraid to ask who's getting killed.)
Honestly, I'm so impressed with this. This pic is just the essence of lush, erotic dystopia.