It is merely a painting. A really, really creepy painting. And I'm only posting this because they (they, being the guys in the chat room) force me to share it here.
From the Inferno MTG card
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Originally posted by Vhore:
SADF! That thing is creepy! I NEED THAT!
That is, of course, the idea.
While it is a spooky painting, I'd be willing to bet that's all it is. The story was obviously cooked up as a plot to pique interest and start a bidding frenzy.
The effect in the last two pictures could easily be achieved through infrared or ultraviolet lighting.