plate no. 8193

Auferstehung Christi

oilBaroquereligious paintingfigurecloudsreligious sceneflagskytomb

experienced study

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in figure drawing, anatomical accuracy, and creating a sense of depth through atmospheric perspective. Students will also learn to mix subtle skin tones and render drapery.

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
Block in the main color areas, starting with the background and sky.
step 03
Begin to develop the figures, paying attention to anatomical details and light and shadow.
step 04
Mix and apply skin tones, using subtle variations to create form.
step 05
Render the drapery, paying attention to folds and highlights.
step 06
Add details to the faces and hands.
step 07
Refine the background and add any final touches.
step 08
Glaze with thin layers to unify the painting and enhance the colors.

color palette

primary · titanium white · yellow ochre · burnt umber · ivory black

secondary · cadmium red · ultramarine blue · raw sienna

Achieve skin tones by mixing white, yellow ochre, and a touch of red and umber. Use thin glazes of blue and umber to create atmospheric perspective in the background.

techniques