Sphinx in Mayan Ruins - Oil Painting

An imposing Sphinx statue carved from weathered limestone sits amid the crumbling pyramids and temples of a dense Mayan jungle ruin. The golden hour sun filters through the canopy, casting long shadows and painting the mossy stones in warm ochre and jade. The Sphinx wears a stylized Maya headdress and is flanked by walls etched with Maya glyphs; vines creep over carved reliefs as distant pyramids loom in the background. The scene is rendered as an oil painting on canvas with thick impasto, rich chiaroscuro, and luminous glaze, creating deep texture and a timeless sense of mystery. Palette includes ochre, burnt sienna, umber, moss green, turquoise, and hints of gold.