Gladiator in a Watercolor Castle Garden

A detailed watercolor illustration of a lone gladiator standing in a lush castle garden. Early morning light filters through ivy-covered castle walls, casting soft shadows on a mossy stone path. The gladiator wears bronze lorica segmentata, a red crest on a helmet tucked under his arm, a gladius at his hip, and a round shield slung across his back. He faces a marble fountain as formal hedges, blooming roses, and marble statues line the paths. In the background, castle towers and archways fade into a gentle mist. The scene uses classic watercolor techniques: soft washes, feathered edges, and color bleeds. Palette greens, warm ochres, slate blues, with a pop of crimson from a cloth at his belt. A light breeze ruffles a cape and the ivy, giving the scene a quiet, heroic mood.