plate no. 9225

Departure of Christ from Mary, with Mary and Martha, the sisters of Lazarus

oil, canvasHigh Renaissancereligious paintingfiguresreligious scenelandscapecolumndraperysky

experienced study

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in figure drawing, drapery rendering, and creating a sense of depth through atmospheric perspective. It also provides practice in mixing subtle skin tones and achieving realistic light and shadow.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 25 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Create a preliminary sketch, focusing on the placement and proportions of the figures and the basic landscape elements.
step 02
Block in the main areas of color, starting with the background and then moving to the figures.
step 03
Develop the light and shadow on the figures, paying close attention to the drapery folds.
step 04
Refine the facial features and hands, adding details to convey emotion and expression.
step 05
Work on the landscape, creating depth through variations in color and tone.
step 06
Add highlights and details to the column and other architectural elements.
step 07
Glaze the painting with thin layers of color to unify the composition and enhance the depth.
step 08
Add final details and adjust values as needed.

color palette

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

secondary · yellow ochre · ivory black

Achieve skin tones by mixing red ochre, raw umber, and titanium white. Use ultramarine blue and raw umber for the darker drapery. Mix yellow ochre with white for highlights.

techniques