plate no. 2578

He is Risen - The First Easter

oilRomanticismreligious paintingfiguresangeltombflowerstreesnight

experienced study

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in glazing, layering, and creating atmospheric perspective. Students will also learn to depict figures in dramatic lighting and convey emotion through pose and expression.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 20 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement of the figures and the tomb.
step 02
Establish the dark background using a mix of blues and browns.
step 03
Block in the main shapes of the figures with dark undertones.
step 04
Begin layering in the warmer tones of the tomb and the surrounding foliage.
step 05
Carefully build up the highlights on the angel figure, using thin glazes of white and yellow.
step 06
Add details to the figures' faces and clothing, paying attention to the play of light and shadow.
step 07
Paint the small flowers and blossoms with delicate brushstrokes.
step 08
Refine the overall composition and add final touches to create a sense of depth and atmosphere.

color palette

primary · burnt umber · ultramarine blue · titanium white · yellow ochre

secondary · alizarin crimson · cadmium yellow light · ivory black

Achieve the warm, glowing tones by layering thin glazes of burnt umber, yellow ochre, and alizarin crimson. Mix white with small amounts of yellow and umber to create the ethereal glow of the angel.

techniques