plate no. 3001

Morgan Our Lady of Peace

Evelyn De Morgan, 1902

oilRomanticismreligious paintingfigureangelsarmorcolumnslightreligious

experienced study

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in rendering figures, drapery, and metallic surfaces, as well as understanding atmospheric perspective and soft light effects. It also provides practice in depicting complex compositions with multiple figures and intricate details.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 40 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Create a preliminary sketch to establish the composition and proportions of the figures and architectural elements.
step 02
Block in the main shapes and values using thin washes of color.
step 03
Begin refining the details of the figures, starting with the faces and hands.
step 04
Work on the drapery, paying attention to the folds and highlights.
step 05
Render the armor with careful attention to the metallic sheen and reflections.
step 06
Paint the angels, focusing on their ethereal quality and soft features.
step 07
Add the background details, including the columns and checkered floor.
step 08
Glaze and adjust colors and values to create a harmonious and unified painting.

color palette

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

secondary · alizarin crimson · cadmium yellow light · viridian

Achieve the ethereal light by mixing white with small amounts of yellow ochre, ultramarine, and alizarin crimson. Use glazes of diluted colors to create subtle shifts in hue and value.

techniques