plate no. 5111

Rest on the Flight to Egypt

oil, panelNorthern Renaissancereligious paintingfigureslandscapetreemountainsbuildingreligious

experienced study

Recreating this painting would develop skills in rendering complex drapery folds, creating atmospheric perspective, and painting detailed botanical elements. Students will also learn to depict figures with subtle expressions and gestures.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 30 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement of the figures and the main elements of the landscape.
step 02
Establish the background with a light wash, indicating the mountains and sky.
step 03
Block in the main colors of the figures, paying attention to the drapery folds and the light source.
step 04
Develop the details of the tree and surrounding foliage, using small brushstrokes to create texture.
step 05
Refine the figures' features and add highlights and shadows to create depth.
step 06
Add details to the landscape, such as the building and the small figures in the distance.
step 07
Glaze over areas to unify the colors and create a sense of atmosphere.
step 08
Add final details, such as the birds in the tree and the small objects in the foreground.

color palette

primary · red · green · brown · white

secondary · blue · yellow · ochre

Achieve the rich reds by layering crimson and scarlet. Mix greens with varying amounts of yellow and blue for different foliage tones. Create atmospheric perspective by adding white to background colors.

techniques