plate no. 7930

Aeneas and His Faher Fleeing Troy

oilClassicismmythological paintingfiguresmythologyarmordraperyclassical architecturechild

experienced study

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in figure drawing, anatomical accuracy, and subtle color blending for skin tones and drapery. It also provides practice in rendering complex textures like metal and fabric.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 30 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Create a preliminary sketch to establish the composition and proportions of the figures.
step 02
Block in the main shapes and values using a limited palette of earth tones.
step 03
Begin layering in the skin tones, paying close attention to highlights and shadows.
step 04
Develop the drapery, focusing on the folds and how they interact with the light.
step 05
Paint the armor and other details, using small brushes for precision.
step 06
Refine the facial features, capturing the expressions of each character.
step 07
Add the background and any remaining details.
step 08
Apply a final glaze to unify the painting and enhance the colors.

color palette

primary · titanium white · yellow ochre · burnt umber · cadmium red

secondary · ultramarine blue · ivory black · raw sienna · alizarin crimson

Achieve skin tones by mixing white, yellow ochre, and a touch of red. Use burnt umber and black for shadows. Mix blue and white for the cooler tones in the drapery.

techniques