plate no. 5458

The Banishment of Hagar

frescoNeoclassicismreligious paintingfiguresarchitecturelandscapetreesclothingreligious

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in figure drawing, drapery rendering, and creating a sense of depth through atmospheric perspective. It also provides practice in mixing subtle color variations to depict skin tones and fabrics.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 20 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Create a preliminary sketch to establish the composition and proportions of the figures and architecture.
step 02
Block in the main shapes and colors using thin washes of paint.
step 03
Develop the background landscape, paying attention to atmospheric perspective.
step 04
Begin refining the figures, focusing on accurate anatomy and drapery folds.
step 05
Mix and apply skin tones, using subtle color variations to create form and dimension.
step 06
Add details to the architecture and foliage.
step 07
Refine the highlights and shadows to enhance the sense of depth and volume.
step 08
Add final details and glazes to unify the painting.

color palette

primary · red ochre · yellow ochre · ultramarine blue · titanium white

secondary · burnt umber · raw sienna · ivory black

Mix skin tones by combining red ochre, yellow ochre, and titanium white, with small amounts of ultramarine blue and burnt umber for shadows. Achieve the drapery colors by mixing the primary colors with white and umber to create muted tones.

techniques