plate no. 8315
St. Jerome in a Landscape
Cima da Conegliano, 1500
experienced study
Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in figure painting, landscape rendering, and creating a sense of depth through atmospheric perspective. It also provides practice in depicting textures like rock and foliage.
technical profile
palette complexity
3
brushwork visibility
3
value contrast
3
compositional simplicity
2
study guide
est. 25 hrsapproach — 8 steps
- step 01
Begin with a light sketch outlining the main shapes: figure, landscape, and architectural elements.
- step 02
Establish the horizon line and major divisions of the landscape.
- step 03
Block in the main color areas: sky, mountains, foliage, and ground.
- step 04
Start with the background, gradually working towards the foreground to establish depth.
- step 05
Develop the figure of St. Jerome, paying attention to anatomy and drapery.
- step 06
Add details to the lion and other foreground elements.
- step 07
Refine the lighting and shadows to create form and volume.
- step 08
Add final details and highlights to complete the painting.
color palette
primary · ultramarine blue · yellow ochre · burnt umber · titanium white
secondary · cadmium red · viridian green
Mix various shades of brown and green by combining yellow ochre, burnt umber, and viridian green. Use ultramarine blue and white for the sky and distant mountains. Add small amounts of red to the skin tones for warmth.
techniques
- ·glazing
- ·scumbling
- ·atmospheric perspective
- ·figure drawing
- ·drapery study
common pitfalls
- →Overworking details too early
- →Incorrect proportions of the figure
- →Failing to establish a clear light source
- →Not creating enough depth in the landscape
materials
surface · stretched canvas
required
- ·stretched canvas
- ·oil paints
- ·linseed oil
- ·turpentine
- ·assorted brushes
- ·palette
- ·palette knife
optional
- ·painting medium
- ·retouch varnish
- ·easel
Use a medium-grain canvas for best results. Consider using a glazing medium to enhance the luminosity of the colors.
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