Wraith on Castle Battlements: An Oil Painting

An ethereal wraith glides along the ancient castle battlements at night, painted in lush oil. The translucent figure wears a tattered hooded cloak that trails like mist, pale blue-grey with a soft inner glow. A full moon breaks through stormy clouds behind the fortress, casting a cool backlight that silhouettes the wraith against rough, ivy-draped stones. Warm torchlight along the parapet flickers on iron sconces, creating amber highlights that contrast with the chill spectral light. Jagged crenellations frame the scene; rain-slick stones reflect the glow, and a raven perches on a merlon while banners ripple in the wind. Thick, expressive brushstrokes give the image texture and depth: rich oils, layered glazing, and dramatic chiaroscuro reminiscent of old masters. The mood is haunting, solitary, and timeless—a sentry between worlds on a windswept battlement.