
plate no. 1667
From the record
from the sources
The painting is an oil-on-canvas work by Palma Vecchio, dated about 1520-1528, and is now in the Gallerie dell'Accademia in Venice. en.wikipedia.org
“Holy Family with Saint John the Baptist and Saint Catherine is a c. 1520-1528 oil on canvas painting by Palma Vecchio, now in the Gallerie dell'Accademia in Venice.”
Titian finished the painting after Palma Vecchio died. en.wikipedia.org
“It was completed by Titian after Palma's death.”
The painting was commissioned by the Querini, an old Venetian family, and was listed in the catalogue of works still in Palma's studio at his death under the title Flight into Egypt. en.wikipedia.org
“Commissioned by the Querini (an old Venetian family), it appeared in the catalogue of works still in Palma's studio upon his death under the title Flight into Egypt.”
The painting was owned by Widmann and then Passamano, and in 1900 the dealer Alessandro Bedendo acquired it, together with Palma's Saint Jerome Meditating, for its present owner. en.wikipedia.org
“It was owned by Widmann then Passamano before in 1900 being acquired for its present owner by the art dealer Alessandro Bedendo with Palma's Saint Jerome Meditating.”
approach — 8 steps
Create a preliminary sketch outlining the composition and figure placement.
Block in the main color areas for the figures and background.
Begin refining the figures, paying attention to anatomy and proportions.
Develop the drapery, focusing on folds and highlights.
Work on the background, establishing depth and atmospheric perspective.
Refine the details of the faces and hands.
Add final highlights and shadows to enhance the three-dimensionality of the figures.
Glaze to unify the colors and create a sense of depth.
color palette
primary · red · blue · green · yellow ochre
secondary · burnt umber · titanium white · ivory black
Achieve skin tones by mixing white, yellow ochre, and a touch of red and umber. Create depth in the drapery by layering shades of the primary colors with black and white.
techniques
common pitfalls
surface · stretched canvas
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Use high-quality oil paints for best results. Allow each layer to dry before applying the next.
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