plate no. 0156

A Flagelação de Cristo

oilBaroquereligious paintingfiguresarchitecturereligious sceneskylandscape

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in figure drawing, color mixing for skin tones, and creating a sense of depth through atmospheric perspective. It also provides practice in depicting drapery and simple architectural elements.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 15 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the main figures and architectural elements, focusing on proportions and placement.
step 02
Block in the main color areas for the background, figures, and clothing using thin washes.
step 03
Begin layering colors to build up the skin tones, paying attention to highlights and shadows.
step 04
Develop the drapery folds and details in the clothing, using darker values to define the forms.
step 05
Add details to the faces, including eyes, nose, and mouth, using small brushes.
step 06
Refine the architectural elements, adding details to the columns and arches.
step 07
Adjust the overall values and colors to create a sense of harmony and balance.
step 08
Add final highlights and details to complete the painting.

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · burnt umber · ultramarine blue

secondary · titanium white · cadmium red · raw sienna

Mix skin tones using yellow ochre, burnt umber, and titanium white, adding small amounts of cadmium red for warmth. Create variations in blue by mixing ultramarine with white or a touch of burnt umber for shadows.

techniques