plate no. 6208

Entombment

oil, panelMannerism (Late Renaissance)religious paintingfiguresreligious sceneentombmentclothgroup portraithistorical

experienced study

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in figure drawing, anatomy, and creating dramatic lighting effects with a limited color palette. It will also provide practice in layering and glazing to achieve depth and rich color.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 30 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Create a preliminary sketch outlining the composition and placement of figures.
step 02
Transfer the sketch to the canvas, paying attention to proportions and anatomical accuracy.
step 03
Establish the dark background tones using burnt umber and black.
step 04
Block in the main figures with a base layer of raw umber and burnt sienna.
step 05
Begin layering lighter tones to define the forms and create highlights, using a mix of white, yellow ochre, and a touch of red.
step 06
Add details to the faces and clothing, using smaller brushes.
step 07
Glaze thin layers of color to enhance the depth and richness of the shadows.
step 08
Add final highlights and details to complete the painting.

color palette

primary · burnt umber · raw umber · titanium white · yellow ochre

secondary · burnt sienna · ivory black · cadmium red light

Achieve skin tones by mixing white, yellow ochre, and a touch of red. Use burnt umber and black for shadows. Glaze with thin layers of burnt sienna to add warmth.

techniques