plate no. 2905

Christ Healing the Blind Man of Jericho

oil, panel, canvasNorthern Renaissancereligious paintingfigureslandscapetreesskymountainsreligious scene

experienced study

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in figure drawing, composition, and creating depth through atmospheric perspective. It also provides practice in mixing a wide range of skin tones and drapery colors.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 40 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Begin with a light sketch to establish the overall composition and placement of figures.
step 02
Block in the background landscape, focusing on the atmospheric perspective and color variations.
step 03
Roughly sketch the main figures, paying attention to proportions and poses.
step 04
Start layering in the local colors of the figures' clothing and skin, working from dark to light.
step 05
Refine the details of the faces and hands, adding highlights and shadows to create form.
step 06
Add details to the clothing, including folds, textures, and patterns.
step 07
Adjust the values and colors throughout the painting to create a sense of depth and harmony.
step 08
Add final highlights and details to bring the painting to life.

color palette

primary · ultramarine blue · yellow ochre · burnt umber · titanium white

secondary · cadmium red · viridian green · ivory black

Achieve skin tones by mixing yellow ochre, burnt umber, and cadmium red with titanium white. Create atmospheric perspective by adding blue and white to the background colors.

techniques