Viking Warrior in a Moonlit Graveyard – Oil Painting

An atmospheric oil painting of a Viking warrior standing in a desolate graveyard at dusk. He wears weathered leather armor, a fur cloak, and chainmail, with a round shield on his back and a gleaming axe in his hand. His gaze is steady and stern, a portrait of battle-won resolve. The graveyard is overgrown with ivy and moss; gravestones bear worn runic inscriptions, some cracked and toppled. A black raven perches on a crumbling cross, while a thin veil of mist swirls among the stones. The sky roils with stormy clouds, a pale moon slicing through to cast dramatic chiaroscuro lighting on the figure. Rich, earthy oil tones—burnt umber, ochre, deep greens, and cool blues—with visible brushstrokes that give texture and a timeless, classical feel. The mood is solemn, mythic, and evocative of Norse ancestry watching over the tombs.