plate no. 6111

Rest During The Flight To Egypt

oil, panelNorthern Renaissancereligious paintinglandscapefigurereligious scenetreesbuildingssky

experienced study

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering, glazing, and creating atmospheric perspective. It also provides practice in rendering complex figures and drapery.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 25 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement of the figures and landscape elements.
step 02
Establish the background with thin washes of color, creating atmospheric perspective by muting colors in the distance.
step 03
Block in the main shapes of the trees, buildings, and figures with darker tones.
step 04
Begin layering colors on the figures, paying attention to the folds and highlights of the drapery.
step 05
Refine the details of the landscape, adding texture to the trees and rocks.
step 06
Glaze over the painting to unify the colors and create depth.
step 07
Add final highlights and shadows to enhance the form of the figures and objects.
step 08
Varnish the painting to protect it and enhance the colors.

color palette

primary · ultramarine blue · raw umber · titanium white · yellow ochre

secondary · burnt sienna · ivory black · cadmium yellow light

Achieve the muted greens by mixing yellow ochre, ultramarine blue, and a touch of burnt sienna. Create the flesh tones by mixing titanium white, yellow ochre, and a small amount of burnt sienna.

techniques