plate no. 4278

Stigmatisation of St. Francis

oilInternational Gothicreligious paintingangelfigurereligiouslandscapegold leafsky

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in figure painting, drapery rendering, and the application of gold leaf or metallic paint for highlights. It also provides practice in creating a sense of depth through layering and atmospheric perspective.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 20 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Prepare the surface with a gesso layer and let it dry completely.
step 02
Lightly sketch the main figures and landscape elements, paying attention to proportions and composition.
step 03
Block in the background with a base layer of orange-red, gradually adding subtle variations in tone.
step 04
Paint the landscape elements, starting with the darker areas and gradually adding highlights.
step 05
Begin painting the figures, focusing on the drapery and facial features. Use thin layers of paint to build up the form.
step 06
Apply gold leaf or metallic paint to the halos and rays of light, carefully outlining the shapes.
step 07
Add final details such as the stigmata, the rosary, and the texture of the landscape.
step 08
Varnish the painting to protect it and enhance the colors.

color palette

primary · burnt umber · orange-red · yellow ochre

secondary · viridian green · gold · ivory black

Mix burnt umber with ivory black and white to create the various shades of brown for the robes. Use yellow ochre and white for the halos, and viridian green with burnt umber for the landscape.

techniques

·glazing
·dry brushing
·gold leaf application
·figure drawing
·drapery rendering

common pitfalls

→Overworking the details too early in the process.
→Inaccurate proportions of the figures.
→Uneven application of gold leaf.
→Failing to create a sense of depth in the landscape.

materials

surface · stretched canvas

required

·stretched canvas
·gesso
·acrylic paints (burnt umber, orange-red, yellow ochre, viridian green, ivory black, titanium white)
·gold leaf or gold paint
·round brushes (various sizes)
·flat brushes (various sizes)
·palette
·palette knife

optional

·retarder medium
·varnish
·easel

Use high-quality acrylic paints for best results. Consider using a retarder medium to slow down the drying time of the acrylics, allowing for easier blending.

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