Duck Souls

An epic oil painting of a formidable knight sitting straight-faced on a grotesque throne fashioned from countless rusted swords and ancient skulls, their empty eye sockets emanating a faint ethereal glow. The throne's arms are formed by massive crossed blades, while human skulls are impaled on sword tips that crown the macabre seat. The knight sits frontally in full plate armor that gleams with a dark, battle-worn patina, his posture regal yet relaxed. A large white domestic duck, plump and serene, rests contentedly across his armored lap like a beloved pet, its pristine feathers providing a striking contrast against the dark metal. The knight's gauntleted hand gently rests on the duck's back in a protective gesture. His helmet, adorned with a crimson plume, sits at the throne's base amid scattered bones and withered roses. The chamber around them is shrouded in shadows, with occasional shafts of blood-red light filtering through unseen windows, casting an otherworldly glow on the scene. The painting style employs thick, textured brushstrokes to capture the metallic sheen of armor, the soft fluffiness of duck feathers, and the weathered texture of bone and steel, all rendered in a palette of deep crimsons, burnished golds, stark whites, and rich shadows. The composition is symmetrical and imposing, with the knight and duck centered in the frame, while the throne's jagged silhouette creates a menacing halo effect behind them.