plate no. 5604

Junot Protegendo a Cidade de Lisboa

oilNeoclassicismallegorical paintingfiguresallegorycityscapeskycloudsangel

experienced study

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in figure drawing, blending techniques for creating atmospheric effects, and understanding how to use light and shadow to create depth and drama.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 25 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Begin with a light sketch outlining the main figures and composition.
step 02
Establish the background sky and cityscape with broad washes of color.
step 03
Block in the main shapes of the figures, paying attention to proportions and anatomy.
step 04
Start building up layers of color and value to define the forms and create depth.
step 05
Focus on the lighting, adding highlights and shadows to create a sense of volume.
step 06
Refine the details of the figures, including facial features and clothing.
step 07
Add the final touches, such as the lightning in the sky and the subtle details in the cityscape.
step 08
Glaze the painting with thin layers of color to unify the composition and create a sense of atmosphere.

color palette

primary · ivory black · titanium white · cadmium red · yellow ochre

secondary · ultramarine blue · burnt umber

Achieve the ethereal tones by mixing white with small amounts of other colors. Use glazes of burnt umber and ultramarine blue to create depth in the shadows.

techniques