plate no. 0562

Elisha In The Chamber On The Wall

charcoal, pencil, sepia, paperSymbolismsketch and studyarchitecturefigureinteriorroomlightreligious

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students understand perspective and value shading to create depth. It also provides practice in rendering figures and architectural details with limited color.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic room structure, focusing on accurate perspective lines.
step 02
Draw the smaller inner structure, paying attention to its placement and proportions within the larger room.
step 03
Sketch the figures inside the inner structure, keeping them simple and proportional.
step 04
Begin shading the room with light washes, establishing the overall value range.
step 05
Add darker values to create depth and shadow, especially in the corners and under the inner structure.
step 06
Refine the details of the inner structure and figures, adding subtle shading and highlights.
step 07
Add the light source and its effect on the scene.
step 08
Add the writing at the bottom.

color palette

primary · sepia · raw umber

secondary · ivory black · white (for paper)

Mix sepia with varying amounts of water to create different shades. Use raw umber for slightly cooler tones. Use very small amounts of ivory black to darken shadows.

techniques