Selkie in Renaissance Italy: Digital Oil Dream

A digital art rendering of a selkie, a mythic seal-woman, stepping onto a marble terrace in Renaissance Italy at golden hour. She is half-seal, with a glistening seal skin cloak draped over her shoulders, wet ash-blonde hair cascading, and amber eyes that hold a quiet sadness. She wears an opulent 16th-century Italian gown inspired by Venetian fashion: velvet gown with gold embroidery, a high lace collar, long fitted sleeves, and a fur-trimmed mantle that shimmers with sea-blue iridescence. Subtle sea-shell motifs adorn the neckline and hem, hinting at her marine origin. The background depicts a sunlit canal cityscape with arched stone buildings, gondolas, and stone bridges, with reflections dancing on the water. Dramatic Caravaggio-inspired chiaroscuro lighting: strong side light creates deep shadows and luminous highlights on wet fur, skin, and droplets. The scene blends classical oil-painting techniques with modern digital brushwork for crisp textures, painterly strokes, and radiant details. Palette emphasizes deep cobalt, emerald teal, bronze-gold, pearl-white, and coral-pink. The mood is magical, contemplative, and otherworldly, with a touch of maritime breeze and faint fresco textures on nearby walls.