plate no. 4533

St.Hippolyte Triptych

oilNorthern Renaissancereligious paintingfigureshorseslandscapeskyarchitecturereligious scene

experienced study

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in figure drawing, rendering drapery, and creating atmospheric perspective. It also provides practice in composing a complex narrative scene.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 40 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the overall composition, paying attention to the placement of figures and landscape elements within each panel.
step 02
Establish the basic color blocks for the sky, landscape, and architecture using thin washes.
step 03
Begin layering in details on the figures, starting with the underpainting for skin tones and drapery.
step 04
Develop the landscape further by adding details to the trees, hills, and buildings, using progressively smaller brushes.
step 05
Refine the figures, adding highlights and shadows to create form and volume.
step 06
Pay close attention to the details of the clothing and accessories, rendering textures and patterns carefully.
step 07
Add final details such as facial features, hair, and small objects to bring the painting to life.
step 08
Glaze the entire painting with thin layers of color to unify the composition and create depth.

color palette

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

secondary · yellow ochre · ivory black · cadmium red light · viridian

Mix various shades of brown and gray by combining raw umber, ivory black, and white. Achieve skin tones by blending red ochre, yellow ochre, and white, with small amounts of blue or green for shadows.

techniques