plate no. 3595

Ruhe Auf Der Flucht

oilRomanticismreligious paintingfigureslandscapedonkeytreesfoliagereligious

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in figure painting, particularly rendering skin tones and drapery, as well as creating depth through layering and atmospheric perspective in the landscape.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 20 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement of the figures and the donkey.
step 02
Establish the background landscape with thin washes of color, creating a sense of depth.
step 03
Block in the main colors of the figures' clothing and skin tones.
step 04
Begin to refine the figures, paying attention to the light and shadow on their faces and bodies.
step 05
Add details to the donkey and the surrounding foliage.
step 06
Refine the drapery folds and textures of the clothing.
step 07
Add highlights and shadows to create a sense of volume and form.
step 08
Glaze with thin layers of color to unify the painting and create a sense of atmosphere.

color palette

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

secondary · yellow ochre · sap green · ivory black

Achieve skin tones by mixing white, red, and a touch of yellow ochre or burnt umber. Create muted greens by mixing sap green with burnt umber or ivory black.

techniques