Lizard in the Castle Courtyard, Oil Painting

An oil painting of a small lizard perched on sun-warmed stone in a castle courtyard. The courtyard features weathered limestone walls, ivy curling along arches, mossy flagstones, and a distant stone fountain. Warm golden-hour light bathes the scene, creating long shadows and rich glaze textures characteristic of classical oil paintings. The lizard's emerald and gold scales catch the light with fine detail, its eyes alert and curious. Visible brushstrokes, subtle chiaroscuro, and a slightly textured canvas give a painterly, timeless mood. The background softly blurs to keep the focus on the lizard, while the palette blends ochre, burnt sienna, deep greens, and hints of cobalt in the sky beyond arches.