Lighthouse Among Ruins of the Lost City

An evocative oil painting of a weathered lighthouse standing on a cliff above a churning sea, guarding the ruins of a forgotten city. Thick impasto brushstrokes and a warm lantern glow contrast with a moody sky and cold, foamy water. Surrounding the lighthouse are crumbling temples, broken arches, ivy-wrapped columns, and mossy staircases. Mist and spray swirl as waves crash on jagged rocks; distant, half-submerged towers loom through the fog. Palette of ochre, sienna, deep blues, and gold highlights creates a melancholic, dreamlike atmosphere reminiscent of classic oil masters.