Viking on a Rooftop in an Oil Painting

An imposing Viking warrior stands on a snow-dusted rooftop overlooking a Nordic harbor town. Painted in rich oil with thick, textured brushstrokes, the scene uses dramatic chiaroscuro and a moody, stormy sky. The Viking wears a fur cloak, a leather tunic, and a metal helmet with carved runes; he grips a battle-worn axe and a shield strapped to his back. The rooftop features dark wooden shingles, iron chimneys, and wind-swept snow. In the distance, waves and fjords glow under cold blue light, while a warm amber glow from a street lantern casts long shadows across the tiles. The composition blends historical realism with myth, in the grand, old-master oil painting style.