plate no. 2846

Immaculate Virgin Victorious over the Serpent of Heresy

canvas, oilBaroquereligious paintingfigureangelsreligiouscloudscrowndevil

experienced study

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in figure painting, rendering drapery, and creating a sense of depth through atmospheric perspective. It also provides practice in detailed ornamentation and symbolic representation.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 30 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the main figure and the surrounding angels, paying attention to proportions and placement.
step 02
Establish the basic background colors, blending the sky and clouds.
step 03
Block in the main colors of the Virgin's robes and the angels' bodies.
step 04
Begin layering values to create form and dimension in the figures.
step 05
Add details to the Virgin's face, hands, and crown.
step 06
Render the drapery folds and shadows in the robes.
step 07
Paint the details of the angels, including their wings and instruments.
step 08
Add the final details, such as the stars on the Virgin's robe, the inscriptions, and the serpent.

color palette

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

secondary · cadmium red · ivory black · gold

Achieve the skin tones by mixing white, yellow ochre, and a touch of red. Create the blue robe by mixing ultramarine blue with white for highlights and adding burnt umber for shadows. Mix gold with yellow ochre and a touch of brown.

techniques