plate no. 6672

St Filippo Neri in Ecstasy

oilBaroquereligious paintingfigurereligiousrobesangelsskylily

experienced study

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in portraiture, drapery, and creating a sense of depth through atmospheric perspective. Students will also learn to mix subtle color variations within a limited palette.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 25 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement of the figure and the main elements.
step 02
Establish the background with a thin wash of burnt umber and gradually build up the darker tones.
step 03
Block in the main colors of the figure's robe, using a mix of reds and browns.
step 04
Begin to refine the facial features, paying close attention to the light and shadow.
step 05
Add the details of the robe's ornamentation using a fine brush and a mix of yellow ochre and burnt sienna.
step 06
Paint the angels and the Virgin Mary with soft, blended brushstrokes.
step 07
Add the final highlights and details to the figure and the background.
step 08
Glaze the painting with thin layers of color to unify the composition and create a sense of depth.

color palette

primary · burnt umber · titanium white · cadmium red

secondary · yellow ochre · ivory black

Achieve the robe's color by mixing cadmium red with burnt umber and titanium white. Use yellow ochre to create the gold ornamentation. Mix ivory black with burnt umber for the darker areas.

techniques