Create an Edward Gorey inspired illustration featuring a surreal, Jack-in-the-box pirate in tatttered pirate captain clothes of the period with organic decay. The character should have an insane smile, rendered through meticulous cross-hatching to emphasize texture and depth. Should evoke a sense of death and decay and unease. The character has simple yet ominous, hinting at a symbolic purpose of a child's toy. The background should remain minimal, relying on negative space to heighten the tension. The overall mood should blend whimsy with unsettling calm, balancing absurdity and eeriness, true to Gorey’s distinct storytelling style.