plate no. 1861

Abraham Casting Out Hagar and Ishmael

oil, canvasBaroquereligious paintingfiguresreligious sceneold manwomanchilddrapery

experienced study

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in figure drawing, drapery rendering, and creating a sense of depth through subtle value changes. It also provides practice in capturing emotional expression through facial features and body language.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 25 hrs

approach — 7 steps

step 01
Create a preliminary sketch to establish the composition and proportions of the figures.
step 02
Block in the main shapes and colors using thin washes of paint.
step 03
Develop the values and details of the faces, paying close attention to the light and shadow.
step 04
Work on the drapery, using a variety of brushstrokes to create texture and form.
step 05
Refine the background and add any remaining details.
step 06
Glaze the painting to unify the colors and add depth.
step 07
Add highlights and final touches to enhance the overall effect.

color palette

primary · red ochre · ivory black · titanium white · raw umber

secondary · yellow ochre · burnt sienna

Mix various shades of red and brown by combining red ochre, burnt sienna, and raw umber. Use ivory black and titanium white to create neutral grays for shadows and highlights.

techniques

·chiaroscuro
·glazing
·scumbling
·portraiture
·drapery rendering

common pitfalls

→Incorrect proportions of the figures.
→Overworking the details before establishing the overall values.
→Failing to create a sense of depth.
→Inaccurate rendering of the drapery.

materials

surface · stretched canvas

required

·Stretched canvas (18x24 inches)
·Oil paints (red ochre, ivory black, titanium white, raw umber, yellow ochre, burnt sienna)
·Linseed oil
·Odorless mineral spirits
·Assorted brushes (round and flat)
·Palette
·Palette knife
·Rags