The painting is a dark and stormy night. The sea is rough and choppy, and the wind is howling. A lone figure stands on a cliff, his cloak billowing in the wind. He is holding a staff in one hand and a lantern in the other. The staff is topped with a skull, and the lantern is glowing with an eerie light. The figure's face is hidden by his cloak, but his eyes are visible. They are glowing with a fierce determination. The painting is full of mystery and suspense. One can only imagine what the figure is doing and why he is standing on the cliff during such a storm.