plate no. 9323

Raising of Lazarus

oilBaroquereligious paintingfiguresreligious scenecavearchitecturegroup portrait

experienced study

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in figure drawing, drapery depiction, and creating depth through atmospheric perspective. It also provides practice in rendering realistic skin tones and capturing emotional expressions.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 30 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Begin with a light sketch outlining the main figures and compositional elements.
step 02
Establish the overall value structure with a thin wash of burnt umber or a similar earth tone.
step 03
Block in the main color masses for each figure and area, focusing on accurate color temperature.
step 04
Develop the figures individually, paying close attention to anatomy, drapery folds, and facial expressions.
step 05
Refine the light and shadow areas, creating depth and volume.
step 06
Add details such as jewelry, hair, and architectural elements.
step 07
Glaze over areas to unify the color palette and create subtle transitions.
step 08
Add final highlights and details to enhance realism and drama.

color palette

primary · burnt umber · titanium white · cadmium red · ultramarine blue

secondary · yellow ochre · raw sienna · ivory black · viridian

Achieve skin tones by mixing white, red, yellow ochre, and a touch of umber. Use glazes of ultramarine and burnt umber to create shadows and depth. Mix greens from blue and yellow, muted with umber.

techniques