A massive cypress tree trunk in the foreground displays two distinct symbols prompts

2 months ago

Stunning high-resolution medieval High Church style illustration with dramatic night lighting as moonlight breaks through ancient forest canopy. A massive cypress tree trunk in the foreground displays two distinct symbols. At the top a simple, crude, and unadorned Christian cross symbol is gouged hastily into the bark. Beneath the cross is the name "CROATOAN" carved in the same crude and unskilled style. The scene centers on a terrified soldier wearing an Elizabethan-era infantry uniform. The soldier clutches a musket in both hands and holds the musket in front of his waist horizontally as he crouches down in a defensive posture. His face shows extreme terror with mouth agape and eyes wide open.