plate no. 5663

I Santi Erasmo E Marciano

oilBaroquereligious paintingfiguresrobescherubscityscapereligiouslandscape

experienced study

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in rendering drapery, creating atmospheric perspective in the background, and capturing the subtle gradations of skin tones.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 30 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Begin with a light sketch outlining the main figures and the cityscape in the background.
step 02
Establish the basic color blocks for the robes, skin tones, and background elements.
step 03
Start layering in the mid-tones and shadows, paying attention to the folds and drapery of the robes.
step 04
Refine the facial features and add details to the figures, including the cherubs.
step 05
Work on the background, creating depth and atmospheric perspective in the cityscape.
step 06
Add highlights to the figures and robes to create a sense of volume and light.
step 07
Blend the edges of the forms to create a soft, painterly effect.
step 08
Add final details and glazes to enhance the colors and create a sense of depth.

color palette

primary · red ochre · raw umber · titanium white · ivory black

secondary · yellow ochre · cadmium red light · viridian

Mix various shades of red and brown with white to create the robe colors. Use thin glazes of viridian and yellow ochre to create the atmospheric perspective in the background.

techniques