A dramatic Renaissance street scene in Verona. Mercutio, a young man with flamboyant clothing and a wild, defiant expression, lies dying on the cobblestone ground. His sword is dropped nearby, his shirt bloodied from a stab wound. Romeo, distressed, kneels beside him, holding his hand, while Benvolio looks on in shock. In the background, Tybalt stands with a cold expression, his sword still drawn. The sky is darkening with storm clouds, symbolizing the shift in fate. Onlookers watch in fear and See more