Paladin in the Blizzard: An Oil Painting

An epic oil painting of a paladin in a raging blizzard. The armored hero stands center, silver-gold plate armor with ornate filigree, a heraldic shield in one hand and a raised sword in the other, eyes glowing with holy light. A cloak billows around him, frost forming on the edges. Snow swirls and ice crystals catch warm gold and cool blue highlights. The background shows a snow-swept battlefield or ruined chapel, blurred to keep the focus on the figure. Lighting is dramatic with strong chiaroscuro, warm highlights on the metal and cool blue shadows, emulating Rembrandt and Caravaggio. Thick impasto brushstrokes and visible texture give the scene the feel of a classic masterwork, yet with fantasy flair. Composition is a slight three-quarter view centered on the paladin, with cinematic depth of field and a heroic, solitary mood.