Strong rule: style --- 3D Pixar ---. A close-up of Columbus’s hand gripping a quill so hard the wood is splintering. He is drawing a crude, imaginary island onto a stained map. Blotches of ink are everywhere. The lighting is harsh and warm from the candle, casting long, distorted shadows across the parchment. Desperate, dishonest atmosphere.
Character appearance reference (MUST match exactly):
- Christopher Columbus: A charismatic yet slightly unhinged Italian explorer in his late 40s. He has messy, shoulder-length reddish-brown hair and a wide, gap-toothed grin that radiates unearned confidence. He wears a flamboyant but travel-worn green velvet doublet with gold embroidery and a ridiculously oversized felt hat with a drooping feather. His eyes are bright blue and dart around with manic energy. Set in a sun-drenched 15th-century study, the lighting is warm and cinematic, emphasizing his expressive, slightly sweaty face. Pixar-style 3D animation with high-quality textures on his weathered skin and fabric.
