Cliffside Castle in Oil: Medieval Scene

An imposing medieval castle perched on a sheer cliff above a stormy sea, rendered in oil painting on canvas. Thick impasto brushwork with warm ochres and burnt umbers, contrasted by cool blues and grays. The scene is from a windy cliffside terrace: granite battlements, mossy stones, Gothic arches, and a drawbridge. Banners flutter, torches glow along the parapets, and a knight in dented armor stands at the edge. In the distance, dark clouds gather and waves crash below as gulls wheel above. The light is dramatic, with sunset gold kissing the cliff face and deep shadows in the inner halls. A classic oil master style with textured strokes and glaze layers.