Wraith in a Gothic Cathedral — Oil Painting

An ethereal wraith hovers in the vast nave of a medieval Gothic cathedral, rendered in oil painting with thick impasto and luminous glazes. The translucent figure wears tattered robes that drift like mist; a pale, serene face with faint, moonlit eyes; elongated hands reaching toward a candlelit altar. Towering stone arches rise above, ribbed vaults, carved tympanums, and heavy columns fading into a moody atmosphere. Warm candlelight mingles with stained-glass glow—amber, gold, and ruby—reflecting on the marble floor as dust motes drift. Dramatic chiaroscuro, deep shadows contrasting with bright highlights; palette of burnt umber, ochre, sienna, and subtle blue-black. The mood is haunting yet reverent, as if time stands still around the specter.