The Oracle in a Potion Shop

An elderly oracle seated in a cluttered potion shop, painted in lush oil-painting realism. Candlelight and a glowing cauldron illuminate glass bottles, jars of herbs, bubbling potions, and brass shelves. The oracle wears a deep-indigo velvet robe with silver embroidery, hood slightly drawn, silver hair, and eyes that glow with prophecy. She studies a parchment scroll while a crystal ball reflects cryptic runes. The shop is packed with wooden shelves, dried botanicals, wax seals, talismans, and bubbling cauldrons; warm ochres, burnt umbers, and emerald tones create dramatic chiaroscuro and a tactile canvas texture. Thick impasto brushstrokes evoke a centuries-old masterwork. The atmosphere is mysterious, magical, and timeless, inviting viewers to glimpse the future among the potion emporium.