Meteor in the Dragon's Lair: An Impasto Oil

Oil painting in thick impasto depicting a dragon's lair inside a jagged volcanic cavern. A brilliant meteor streaks through the cracked ceiling, its fiery tail sending sparks across piles of gold coins, jeweled goblets, and ancient relics. The dragon lurks in deep shadow while its scales catch the warm glow of ochre, copper, and umber; the scene drenched in dramatic chiaroscuro. Rough stone walls, stalactites, and floating dust motes around a luminous meteor create a sense of awe and danger. Inspired by Rembrandt's lighting and Baroque drama, with a modern fantasy twist.