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An oil painting of an elderly man leading a horse with a child on its back through a snowy village toward a distant castle.

An oil painting of an elderly man leading a horse with a child on its back through a snowy village toward a distant castle.

A romantic, nostalgic oil painting depicting a childhood memory in rural Croatia at Christmas. An elderly grandfather rides a large, powerful cold-blooded draft horse, with a small boy sitting in front of him, holding tightly to the horse’s thick mane. They travel slowly through quiet stone villages, passing traditional houses with red clay roofs dusted lightly with winter frost. The road leads toward an ancient stone fortress in the distance. Soft winter light, muted earth tones, and a peaceful, timeless atmosphere evoke safety, tradition, and the deep bond between generations. Painted with expressive brushstrokes, warm highlights, and a classic, storybook-like quality. See more