plate no. 6162

Predella Panel. St Albert Presents the Rule to the Carmelites

Pietro Lorenzetti, 1329

oilProto Renaissancereligious paintingfigureslandscapebuildingsreligious scenehorseshills

study guide

est. 20 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement of the buildings, hills, and main groups of figures.
step 02
Establish the background color of the sky and hills using thin washes of color.
step 03
Block in the main shapes of the buildings and figures with simplified forms and local colors.
step 04
Add details to the buildings, such as windows, arches, and decorative elements.
step 05
Refine the figures, paying attention to their poses, gestures, and clothing.
step 06
Develop the landscape by adding trees, rocks, and other details to create depth and texture.
step 07
Add highlights and shadows to create form and volume.
step 08
Glaze with thin washes to unify the colors and create a sense of atmosphere.

color palette

primary · ochre · burnt sienna · ultramarine blue · ivory black

secondary · red ochre · yellow ochre · raw umber · titanium white

Mix ochre with burnt sienna for the warm earth tones. Use ultramarine blue with ivory black to create the cool grays for the buildings. Add white to lighten colors and create highlights.

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