plate no. 6742

Flagellation

oilRococoreligious paintingfigurescolumnreligious sceneviolencearchitecturecrowd

experienced study

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in figure drawing, anatomy, and creating dynamic compositions with multiple figures. It also provides practice in rendering realistic skin tones and drapery.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 30 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Begin with a light sketch to establish the overall composition and placement of figures.
step 02
Refine the sketch, paying close attention to proportions and anatomical accuracy.
step 03
Block in the main areas of color, focusing on the overall value structure.
step 04
Develop the skin tones, using layers of thin paint to create subtle variations.
step 05
Add details to the clothing and other elements, such as the column and whips.
step 06
Refine the figures' expressions and gestures to convey the emotional intensity of the scene.
step 07
Adjust the lighting and shadows to create depth and drama.
step 08
Add final details and highlights to complete the painting.

color palette

primary · raw umber · titanium white · cadmium red

secondary · yellow ochre · ultramarine blue · ivory black

Achieve skin tones by mixing white, red, yellow ochre, and a touch of blue. Use raw umber and black for shadows. Mix red and yellow ochre for the red garments.

techniques

·figure drawing
·glazing
·chiaroscuro
·blending
·scumbling

common pitfalls

→Inaccurate proportions
→Muddy skin tones
→Overworking details too early
→Failing to establish a strong value structure

materials

surface · stretched canvas

required

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