plate no. 5405

Supper at Emmaus

oilContemporary Realismreligious paintingfigurestablecolumnsarchitecturereligiousinterior

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in figure drawing, composition, and rendering light and shadow on drapery. It also provides practice in creating depth through atmospheric perspective and linear perspective.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 20 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Begin with a light sketch to establish the overall composition and placement of figures and architectural elements.
step 02
Refine the sketch, paying close attention to proportions and anatomical accuracy of the figures.
step 03
Block in the main color masses, focusing on the overall value structure of the painting.
step 04
Develop the background elements, such as the sky and distant landscape, using soft, blended brushstrokes.
step 05
Refine the figures, adding details to the faces, hands, and clothing.
step 06
Work on the architectural elements, such as the columns and floor, paying attention to perspective and detail.
step 07
Add highlights and shadows to create depth and dimension.
step 08
Make final adjustments to the composition and color balance.

color palette

primary · raw umber · burnt sienna · titanium white

secondary · ultramarine blue · yellow ochre · cadmium red light

Achieve skin tones by mixing raw umber, burnt sienna, and titanium white, with small amounts of cadmium red light for warmth. Use ultramarine blue and white for the sky, and yellow ochre with burnt sienna for the columns.

techniques