plate no. 8432

Flagellation of Christ

wood, tempera, oilNorthern Renaissancereligious paintingfiguresarchitecturereligious scenecolumnscrowdinterior

advanced study

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in figure drawing, complex composition, and rendering architectural details. It will also improve their understanding of color mixing to achieve realistic skin tones and fabric textures.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 40 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Create a detailed preliminary sketch, paying close attention to the placement and proportions of the figures and architectural elements.
step 02
Transfer the sketch to the painting surface.
step 03
Begin by blocking in the main shapes and colors of the background architecture, establishing the overall perspective.
step 04
Move on to the figures, starting with the underpainting to define the forms and values.
step 05
Gradually build up the colors and details of the figures, focusing on accurate skin tones and fabric textures.
step 06
Add the details of the architectural elements, such as the columns and railings.
step 07
Refine the lighting and shadows to create depth and dimension.
step 08
Add final details and highlights to complete the painting.

color palette

primary · ochre · red · white · green

secondary · blue · brown · grey · gold

Achieve realistic skin tones by mixing ochre, red, white, and small amounts of blue or green. Use glazes of transparent colors to create depth and luminosity in the fabrics.

techniques