plate no. 8114

Saint Paul

oilBaroquereligious paintingfigurelandscapeskytreesswordmountains

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in figure painting, landscape painting, and creating depth through atmospheric perspective. It also provides practice in rendering drapery and metallic objects.

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 figure and the landscape elements.
step 02
Establish the background sky and distant mountains using thin washes of blue and gray.
step 03
Block in the main shapes of the figure with simplified color masses.
step 04
Develop the landscape, adding details to the trees, rocks, and distant fields.
step 05
Refine the figure, paying attention to the folds of the drapery and the details of the face and hands.
step 06
Paint the sword, focusing on the highlights and shadows to create a metallic effect.
step 07
Add final details and glazes to unify the painting and enhance the depth.
step 08
Varnish the painting when dry for protection and to enhance the colors.

color palette

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

secondary · viridian green · raw sienna · ivory black

Mix various shades of blue and gray for the sky and mountains. Use burnt umber and yellow ochre for the figure's skin tones and the landscape. Mix greens with blue and yellow ochre for the foliage.

techniques