plate no. 1273

Christ resurrected

Herbert Gustave Schmalz (Herbert Carmichael), 1890

oilRomanticismreligious paintingfigurelandscapetreesflowersreligiousgarden

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in figure painting, drapery, and creating atmospheric perspective. Students will also learn to mix subtle color variations to create a sense of depth and light.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 15 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the main figures and landscape elements, paying attention to proportions and composition.
step 02
Establish the background with thin washes of color, focusing on the atmospheric perspective.
step 03
Block in the main shapes of the figures with mid-tones, defining the drapery folds.
step 04
Begin adding highlights and shadows to the figures, gradually building up the form.
step 05
Refine the details of the faces and hands, paying attention to the expressions.
step 06
Add the flowers and other details in the foreground, using small brushstrokes.
step 07
Glaze the painting to unify the colors and create a sense of depth.
step 08
Add final highlights and details to complete the painting.

color palette

primary · titanium white · raw umber · ultramarine blue

secondary · alizarin crimson · yellow ochre · viridian

Mix white with small amounts of raw umber and ultramarine for the light tones in the figures. Use alizarin crimson and yellow ochre to create the flesh tones. Mix ultramarine and viridian for the cooler greens in the background.

techniques