plate no. 0386

The Entombment

oilRomanticismreligious paintingfiguresreligious scenerobeslandscapeskyentombment

experienced study

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in figure drawing, drapery rendering, and creating a somber atmosphere through color and value. It also provides practice in depicting complex emotions through facial expressions and body language.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 30 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Create a rough sketch outlining the main figures and their positions.
step 02
Establish the background sky and landscape with broad, muted tones.
step 03
Block in the main colors for the robes and skin tones, focusing on accurate value relationships.
step 04
Refine the shapes and forms of the figures, paying attention to anatomical accuracy and drapery folds.
step 05
Develop the facial expressions and details, capturing the emotions of each character.
step 06
Add highlights and shadows to create depth and dimension.
step 07
Refine the background details and textures.
step 08
Add final touches and glazes to unify the painting and enhance the overall atmosphere.

color palette

primary · burnt umber · ultramarine blue · titanium white · cadmium red

secondary · yellow ochre · raw sienna · ivory black

Achieve the muted tones by mixing complementary colors and adding white or black. Use glazes of transparent colors to create depth and luminosity in the shadows.

techniques