Ruins on a Mountain Peak: An Oil Painting

An ancient ruin perched on a jagged mountain peak, crumbling stone walls, moss and ivy creeping over arches, a broken stairway, toppled column, and wind-swept banners. Painted in thick oil with visible impasto, rich ochre, umber, and emerald tones. Dramatic chiaroscuro lighting with a golden glow breaking through stormy clouds, alpine mist in the distance, rugged ridges receding into blue. Mood of Romantic solitude, blending precise realism with dreamlike atmosphere, reminiscent of Caspar David Friedrich and Turner's landscapes. Textured brushwork emphasizes weathering and time.