plate no. 7028

Ecce Homo

oilBaroquereligious paintingfiguresreligious scenecolumndraperycrowdtorment

experienced study

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in figure drawing, anatomy, and rendering dramatic lighting effects. It also provides practice in creating a dynamic composition with multiple figures.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 30 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Create a preliminary sketch to establish the composition and placement of figures.
step 02
Block in the main shapes and values using thin washes of color.
step 03
Begin building up the forms of the figures, paying attention to anatomical accuracy and light and shadow.
step 04
Develop the drapery and background elements, using loose brushstrokes to create texture and depth.
step 05
Refine the details of the faces and hands, adding highlights and shadows to create expression.
step 06
Add the red drapery, focusing on the folds and how it interacts with the light.
step 07
Glaze the painting to unify the colors and create a sense of atmosphere.
step 08
Add final details and highlights to complete the painting.

color palette

primary · burnt umber · raw sienna · titanium white · cadmium red

secondary · viridian · yellow ochre · ivory black

Achieve skin tones by mixing burnt umber, raw sienna, and titanium white, adjusting the proportions to create variations in value and temperature. Mix red with burnt umber and black to create the darker shades of the drapery.

techniques

·chiaroscuro
·glazing
·figure drawing
·drapery rendering
·atmospheric perspective

common pitfalls

→Incorrect proportions of figures
→Overworking details too early
→Failing to create a sense of depth
→Inconsistent lighting

materials

surface · stretched canvas

required

·Stretched canvas 18x24
·Oil paints: burnt umber, raw sienna, titanium white, cadmium red, viridian, yellow ochre, ivory black
·Palette
·Assorted brushes (round and flat)
·Linseed oil
·Odorless mineral spirits
·Palette knife
·Rags