The Rogue Inside a Snow Globe: An Oil Painting

Inside a crystal-clear snow globe, a rogue stands on a cobblestone ledge of a miniature city, painted in rich oil-painting style with thick impasto. The figure wears a midnight-black cloak, hood drawn low, a sly half-smile, and a slender dagger at the belt. Behind him, gaslamp-lit rooftops glow in warm amber and cool blue tones as snow swirls around within the glass. The scene uses dramatic chiaroscuro lighting, visible brushstrokes, and a varnished, vintage look. Palette includes burnt umber, ochre, ultramarine, and ivory black, with brass and wood-toned pedestal beneath the globe. Subtle reflections on the glass add a painterly, timeless mood.