plate no. 9296

Painting cycle for the miracles of St. Bernard, scene: Healing the blind and deaf Riccardo Micuzio dall 'Aquila

oilEarly Renaissancereligious paintingfiguresarchitectureinteriorreligious scenewindowsmarble floor

experienced study

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in perspective, figure drawing, and rendering architectural details. It will also provide practice in mixing subtle color variations to create depth and form.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 25 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic composition, paying attention to perspective and proportions.
step 02
Block in the main areas of color, starting with the background and architectural elements.
step 03
Begin to define the figures, focusing on their poses and clothing.
step 04
Add details to the architectural elements, such as the windows, arches, and decorations.
step 05
Refine the figures, adding details to their faces, hands, and clothing.
step 06
Paint the marble floor, paying attention to the perspective lines.
step 07
Add highlights and shadows to create depth and dimension.
step 08
Glaze with thin layers of color to unify the painting and enhance the colors.

color palette

primary · white · red · blue · gold

secondary · brown · ochre · grey

Achieve the subtle pinks of the walls by mixing white with a touch of red and ochre. Create the marble floor by mixing white with grey and blue, and adding darker shades for the shadows.

techniques