plate no. 6614

Guido Da Montefeltre, Vom Teufel Erfaßt

oil, canvasNeoclassicismreligious paintingfiguresangelsdemonsarchitecturereligious sceneinterior

experienced study

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in figure drawing, drapery rendering, and creating dramatic lighting effects. It also provides practice in composing a complex scene with multiple figures and elements.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 40 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Create a preliminary sketch to establish the composition and placement of figures.
step 02
Block in the main shapes and values using a limited palette of grays and browns.
step 03
Develop the figures, paying attention to anatomy and drapery folds.
step 04
Refine the details of the architecture and background elements.
step 05
Add highlights and shadows to create depth and dimension.
step 06
Focus on rendering the faces and expressions of the figures.
step 07
Glaze thin layers of color to add warmth and richness to the painting.
step 08
Add final details and adjust values as needed.

color palette

primary · ivory black · raw umber · titanium white

secondary · payne's gray · yellow ochre

Mix various shades of gray by combining black and white. Add small amounts of raw umber or yellow ochre to create warmer tones. Payne's gray can be used to create cooler shadows.

techniques