plate no. 0018

O Menino Jesus Salvador do Mundo

oilBaroquereligious paintingfigureflowersreligiousdraperypedestalflag

experienced study

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in rendering realistic skin tones, drapery folds, and floral arrangements. It also provides practice in achieving a sense of depth through careful value control.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 25 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement of the figure, floral wreath, and pedestal.
step 02
Establish the dark background using a thin wash of dark brown or black.
step 03
Block in the main shapes of the figure with a light underpainting, paying attention to proportions.
step 04
Begin layering the skin tones, starting with mid-tones and gradually adding highlights and shadows.
step 05
Paint the drapery, focusing on the folds and highlights to create a sense of volume.
step 06
Add the details of the floral wreath, varying the colors and shapes of the flowers.
step 07
Paint the pedestal, paying attention to the details and shadows.
step 08
Refine the details and add final touches, such as the flag and any remaining highlights.

color palette

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

secondary · burnt umber · ultramarine blue · cadmium yellow

Mix skin tones using white, yellow ochre, and a touch of red. Achieve the dark background by mixing black and burnt umber. Create the floral colors by mixing the primary and secondary colors.

techniques