plate no. 4806

God Reigns Over All the Earth

oilInternational Gothicillustrationfigurethronecrownrobesskyornamentation

experienced study

Recreating this painting will allow students to practice fine detail work, color layering, and creating depth through subtle shading. It also provides an opportunity to study the stylized figures and decorative elements of the International Gothic style.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 20 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Prepare a toned ground on your surface.
step 02
Lightly sketch the main figures, throne, and background elements, paying attention to proportions.
step 03
Begin with the background, layering blues and purples to create depth.
step 04
Paint the figures' robes, starting with base colors and adding shadows and highlights.
step 05
Add details to the faces, hands, and crowns, using fine brushes.
step 06
Paint the throne and other architectural elements, focusing on accurate rendering.
step 07
Add the decorative border elements, using bright colors and precise lines.
step 08
Glaze with thin layers to refine colors and add luminosity.

color palette

primary · ultramarine blue · gold · green · red

secondary · pink · white · brown · purple

Achieve the robe colors by mixing primary colors with white for lighter shades and black or burnt umber for shadows. Use glazes to create depth and luminosity.

techniques