plate no. 1585

Raising of Lazarus

oilNorthern Renaissancereligious paintingfiguresreligious scenebuildingtownlandscapemiracle

experienced study

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in figure drawing, drapery rendering, and creating a sense of depth through atmospheric perspective. It also provides practice in mixing subtle color variations and capturing realistic skin tones.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 30 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Create a preliminary sketch to establish the composition and proportions of the figures and background elements.
step 02
Block in the major shapes and colors, focusing on the overall value structure of the painting.
step 03
Begin refining the details of the figures, paying close attention to anatomy, drapery folds, and facial expressions.
step 04
Develop the background elements, using atmospheric perspective to create a sense of depth.
step 05
Add highlights and shadows to enhance the three-dimensionality of the forms.
step 06
Refine the details of the clothing and textures.
step 07
Add final glazes to unify the colors and create a sense of depth.
step 08
Add the final details and highlights to complete the painting.

color palette

primary · red · green · brown · white

secondary · yellow · blue · grey

Achieve the muted tones by mixing complementary colors (e.g., red and green, blue and orange). Use white to lighten colors and create highlights, and black or burnt umber to darken colors and create shadows.

techniques