plate no. 1744

Psalm CXXV

oilInternational Gothicillustrationfiguresarchitecturelandscapehillsskybuilding

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in rendering figures in simple drapery and architectural details with limited perspective. They will also practice color mixing to achieve muted tones and subtle shading.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement of the figures, architecture, and landscape.
step 02
Block in the main areas of color: sky, hills, buildings, and figures' robes.
step 03
Begin adding details to the architecture, such as columns, arches, and decorative elements.
step 04
Develop the landscape by adding layers of color to create depth and texture in the hills and foliage.
step 05
Refine the figures by adding shading and highlights to their robes and faces.
step 06
Add details to the king's crown and the other figures' hair.
step 07
Pay attention to the subtle variations in color and value to create a sense of realism.
step 08
Add final details and highlights to complete the painting.

color palette

primary · ultramarine blue · yellow ochre · titanium white

secondary · burnt sienna · ivory black · red

Achieve the muted tones by mixing primary colors with white and small amounts of black or burnt sienna. Use glazes of diluted color to create subtle shading and highlights.

techniques