Philosopher's Stone in a Castle Courtyard (Watercolor)

Watercolor painting of a quiet medieval castle courtyard at golden hour. In the center rests the Philosopher's Stone, a luminous crystalline orb radiating warm gold and ruby red light, hovering above a carved marble pedestal with faint runes circling its surface. A cloaked alchemist stands in the background, observing softly. The courtyard features weathered stone walls, ivy climbing the arches, and a delicate stone fountain, with flagstones that glisten with damp reflections. Soft washes bleed into each other (wet-on-wet) creating gentle edges, paper texture visible, giving a dreamy, impressionistic feel. Palette of warm earth tones—ochre, sienna, moss greens and creams—with hints of cool blue in shaded areas and a pale sky peeking through arches. Light filters through archways, casting long shadows and a subtle mist, illuminating the stone and creating a mystical, serene atmosphere.