Polish artist Zdislav Beksinsky, who painted the picture, was interested in the theme of death and expressed it in his works.
He lost his wife in 1998, and a year later his son took his life. After 6 years, he was found brutally murdered in his apartment. The artist himself did not give names to his paintings. According to testimonies (friends) burned them in the yard, not showing anyone.
Many believe that this picture can not be watched for long, otherwise it will lead to death. It is true or not we will not know.