plate no. 6883

Santa Maria De' Bardi

oilRealismcityscapebuildingsstreetfiguresarchitectureshadowscityscape

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in rendering architectural forms, understanding light and shadow, and creating depth through atmospheric perspective. It also provides practice in painting figures in a realistic style.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the main architectural shapes and perspective lines.
step 02
Block in the large areas of color, focusing on the overall value structure.
step 03
Establish the light and shadow patterns on the buildings.
step 04
Refine the architectural details, such as windows, doors, and balconies.
step 05
Add the figures, paying attention to their proportions and placement.
step 06
Develop the details in the foreground pavement.
step 07
Adjust the colors and values to create a sense of depth and atmosphere.
step 08
Add final highlights and details.

color palette

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

secondary · burnt sienna · sap green · ivory black

Mix various shades of ochre and umber with white to create the building tones. Use ultramarine and white for the sky, and mix greens and blues for the figures' clothing.

techniques