Dwarf Scholar in an Old School Oil Painting

An oil painting of a stout dwarf in a medieval schoolroom. The dwarf sits at a heavy wooden desk, a quill in hand, parchment papers scattered, a brass inkwell catching a glint of candlelight. He wears a moss-green scholar's cloak and round spectacles perched on a broad nose, his long beard braided with tiny metal rings. The classroom features tall arched windows letting in warm amber light, chalk dust floating in the air, a slate chalkboard with swirling equations and runes, wooden shelves packed with ancient tomes. Rich oil textures, thick impasto brushstrokes, and deep chiaroscuro reminiscent of Rembrandt. The palette is earthy browns, ochres, golds, and forest greens, creating a timeless, magical academic atmosphere. The scene blends fantasy with realism: banners, a globe, and a tiny clock on the wall; perhaps a curious spark of magic between his fingers. Mood: quiet, studious, magical.