how use befor after for image

DIV:before {
    content: url(http://name.png);
}

/* for child  */

.custom_img:after {
    content: "";
    background-color: #2359cf;
    height: 400px;
    width: 70%;
    top: -15px;
    right: -6px;
    position: absolute;
    z-index: 999;
}