plate no. 6795

Raising of Lazarus

Francesco de' Rossi (Francesco Salviati), "Cecchino", 1540

oilMannerism (Late Renaissance)religious paintingfiguresreligious scenecrowdlandscapetreemiracle

experienced study

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in figure drawing, drapery rendering, and creating depth through atmospheric perspective. Students will also learn about color mixing to achieve realistic skin tones and subtle variations in light and shadow.

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 placement of figures.
step 02
Block in the main shapes and values using thin washes of color.
step 03
Begin developing the figures, focusing on accurate proportions and anatomy.
step 04
Layer colors to build up depth and create realistic skin tones.
step 05
Pay attention to the drapery, rendering folds and highlights to convey form.
step 06
Develop the background landscape, using atmospheric perspective to create depth.
step 07
Add details and refine the figures, paying attention to facial expressions and gestures.
step 08
Apply final glazes to unify the painting and enhance the colors.

color palette

primary · titanium white · raw umber · cadmium red · yellow ochre

secondary · ultramarine blue · burnt sienna · ivory black

Achieve skin tones by mixing white, red, yellow ochre, and a touch of umber. Use ultramarine blue and burnt sienna to create muted greens and grays for the background.

techniques

·figure drawing
·drapery rendering
·glazing
·chiaroscuro
·atmospheric perspective

common pitfalls

→Incorrect proportions of figures
→Overly saturated colors
→Flat, lifeless skin tones
→Ignoring the effects of light and shadow

materials

surface · stretched canvas

required

·Stretched canvas 18x24
·Oil paints (titanium white, raw umber, cadmium red, yellow ochre, ultramarine blue, burnt sienna, ivory black)
·Palette
·Assorted brushes (round and flat)
·Linseed oil
·Odorless mineral spirits
·Palette knife
·Rags