plate no. 3245

Landscape with the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah

oil, panelNorthern Renaissancelandscapelandscapecityscapefirerocksfiguressky

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in atmospheric perspective, color mixing to create a sense of depth, and rendering complex forms like rocks and buildings.

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 city, rocks, and figures.
step 02
Establish the sky with a base layer of red and orange, blending to create a fiery effect.
step 03
Block in the dark tones of the city and landscape, paying attention to the overall value structure.
step 04
Begin layering the rocks, using light and shadow to define their form.
step 05
Add details to the burning city, including flames and smoke.
step 06
Paint the figures in the foreground, using small brushes for detail.
step 07
Refine the overall composition, adjusting values and adding highlights.
step 08
Add final details, such as the path and small plants.

color palette

primary · red · orange · brown · grey

secondary · yellow · green · white

Achieve the fiery sky by blending reds, oranges, and yellows. Mix browns and greens for the landscape, using white to lighten values. Create the rock formations by mixing greys and whites with subtle hints of brown and yellow.

techniques