plate no. 2063

San Joaquín y Santa Ana

oilBaroquereligious paintingfiguresarchitecturelandscapeskycloudsreligious

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in figure painting, drapery rendering, and creating atmospheric perspective. It also provides practice in using chiaroscuro to create dramatic lighting effects.

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 main architectural elements.
step 02
Establish the dark background tones using a mix of browns and blacks.
step 03
Block in the main colors of the figures' clothing and skin tones.
step 04
Begin to refine the figures' features and drapery folds, paying attention to the light and shadow.
step 05
Paint the background landscape, using lighter tones and softer edges to create depth.
step 06
Add the details of the architecture, such as the windows and balconies.
step 07
Create the light source from the sky, blending light and dark tones to create a sense of divine light.
step 08
Add final details and highlights to the figures and background.

color palette

primary · burnt umber · raw sienna · titanium white · cadmium red

secondary · ultramarine blue · yellow ochre · ivory black

Mix browns and blacks for the dark background. Use white and yellow ochre to create highlights on the figures and architecture. Mix red and brown for the drapery.

techniques