plate no. 5521

Chiesa Di San Francesco

woodcutRomanticismcityscapearchitecturebuildingchurchcityscapefacade

experienced study

Recreating this image will develop skills in precise line work and creating texture through hatching and cross-hatching. Students will also learn about architectural drawing and perspective.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 15 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic outline of the building, paying attention to proportions and perspective.
step 02
Draw the main architectural features: the roof, large rose window, entrance, and other windows.
step 03
Begin adding details to the rose window, using precise lines to create the intricate patterns.
step 04
Start adding texture to the stone walls using hatching and cross-hatching techniques, varying the density of lines to create depth and shadow.
step 05
Pay close attention to the direction of light and shadow, adjusting the line work accordingly.
step 06
Add details to the entrance, including the archway, columns, and door.
step 07
Refine the details of the roof and other architectural elements.
step 08
Add final touches and details to the foreground.