plate no. 9791

Saint Veronica of Binasco

oilNeoclassicismreligious paintingfiguresreligious scenecrown of thornsclothinghandssorrow

experienced study

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in portraiture, particularly in capturing realistic skin tones and emotional expressions, as well as understanding chiaroscuro and creating depth through subtle value changes.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 25 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Create a preliminary sketch, focusing on accurate proportions and placement of figures.
step 02
Establish the dark background using a thin wash of dark brown or black.
step 03
Block in the main shapes of the figures with muted tones, paying attention to the light source.
step 04
Begin layering skin tones, starting with mid-tones and gradually adding highlights and shadows.
step 05
Develop the details of the clothing, focusing on the folds and textures.
step 06
Paint the crown of thorns, paying attention to the intricate details and shadows.
step 07
Refine the facial features, focusing on capturing the emotional expressions.
step 08
Add final highlights and details to create depth and realism.

color palette

primary · ivory black · burnt umber · titanium white · cadmium red

secondary · viridian green · ultramarine blue · yellow ochre

Achieve skin tones by mixing white, red, yellow ochre, and a touch of burnt umber. Use viridian green and ultramarine blue to create the darker greens and blues for clothing and shadows.

techniques