The discovery of the corpse of Lorenzino de 'Medici

approach — 8 steps

color palette

primary · burnt umber · raw sienna · ivory black · cadmium red

secondary · yellow ochre · ultramarine blue · titanium white

Mix various shades of brown and gray by combining burnt umber, raw sienna, ivory black, and white. Use cadmium red mixed with burnt umber and white to create the red robes. Add small amounts of ultramarine blue to darken shadows.

techniques

• ·chiaroscuro
• ·glazing
• ·scumbling
• ·figure drawing
• ·atmospheric perspective

common pitfalls

• →Getting the proportions of the figures wrong.
• →Failing to create a convincing sense of depth.
• →Overworking the details and losing the overall impression.
• →Not paying enough attention to the light and shadow patterns.