plate no. 0938

Entry of Jean Le Bon in Paris

oilNorthern Renaissancehistory paintingfigureshorsesarchitecturecityscapeprocessionflags

experienced study

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in rendering figures and horses in procession, as well as creating a sense of depth and perspective in a cityscape. It also provides an opportunity to study color mixing and application techniques used in Northern Renaissance art.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 20 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the main compositional elements: buildings, figures, and horses.
step 02
Establish the basic color blocks for the background, including the sky and buildings.
step 03
Begin layering in the darker tones to define the architecture and create depth.
step 04
Paint the figures, starting with the larger shapes and gradually adding details.
step 05
Focus on the drapery and clothing, paying attention to the folds and highlights.
step 06
Add the horses, using a combination of light and dark tones to create form.
step 07
Paint the flags and other details, such as the crowns and scepters.
step 08
Refine the details and add any final touches.

color palette

primary · ultramarine blue · red ochre · ivory black · titanium white

secondary · yellow ochre · burnt umber · cadmium red light

Mix ultramarine blue and ivory black to create the darker blues for the royal robes. Use red ochre and burnt umber for the horses and architecture. Mix titanium white with small amounts of other colors to create highlights.

techniques