plate no. 7890

Archangel Raphael with Tobias, St. Lawrence and the Donor Leonardo di Lorenzo Morelli

oil, panelHigh Renaissancereligious paintingfiguresangelreligious scenelandscapeskyclouds

experienced study

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in figure drawing, drapery rendering, and creating atmospheric perspective. It also provides practice in subtle color mixing and blending to achieve realistic skin tones and fabric folds.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 25 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement and proportions of the figures.
step 02
Establish the background landscape and sky with broad, blended strokes.
step 03
Block in the main colors of the figures' clothing and skin tones, paying attention to light and shadow.
step 04
Refine the facial features and details of the figures, using smaller brushes.
step 05
Add details to the drapery, creating folds and highlights to give the fabric volume.
step 06
Develop the background details, such as the distant mountains and clouds.
step 07
Add final highlights and shadows to enhance the sense of depth and realism.
step 08
Glaze the painting with thin layers of color to unify the composition and create a luminous effect.

color palette

primary · red ochre · ultramarine blue · raw umber · titanium white

secondary · yellow ochre · viridian green · burnt sienna

Achieve skin tones by mixing red ochre, yellow ochre, and white, with small amounts of blue or umber for shadows. Create the green drapery by mixing blue and yellow, and adjust the hue with white or umber.

techniques