plate no. 9746

The Coronation of the Virgin with Saints Luke, Dominic, and John the Evangelist

canvas, oilMannerism (Late Renaissance)religious paintingfigurescloudsreligious sceneangelsbooksky

experienced study

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in figure drawing, drapery rendering, and creating a complex multi-figure composition with a sense of depth and hierarchy. It also provides practice in achieving subtle color variations and modeling forms with light and shadow.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 40 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Begin with a light sketch to establish the overall composition and placement of figures.
step 02
Block in the main shapes and colors of the background, focusing on the sky and clouds.
step 03
Sketch the figures, paying attention to proportions and anatomical accuracy.
step 04
Start painting the figures one by one, beginning with the underpainting using earth tones.
step 05
Gradually build up the colors and values, layering paint to create depth and form.
step 06
Pay close attention to the drapery, using highlights and shadows to define the folds.
step 07
Add details such as facial features, hands, and the book.
step 08
Finish by refining the details and adding highlights to create a sense of luminosity.

color palette

primary · red · blue · yellow ochre · titanium white

secondary · green · brown · grey

Achieve the flesh tones by mixing titanium white, yellow ochre, and a touch of red. Create the blues by mixing ultramarine blue with white and a touch of black for shadows. Mix greens from blue and yellow.

techniques