plate no. 0294

The Expulsion of Hagar

oil, canvasClassicismreligious paintinglandscapefiguresarchitecturetreesskyhills

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in atmospheric perspective and creating depth through layering and color variations. It also provides practice in rendering classical architecture and figures within a landscape.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 15 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement of the architecture, figures, and landscape elements.
step 02
Establish the horizon line and the overall perspective.
step 03
Block in the sky with light, muted tones, creating a soft gradient from light to dark.
step 04
Paint the distant landscape elements, using lighter and cooler colors to create atmospheric perspective.
step 05
Add the middle ground, including the trees and hills, with slightly more saturated colors.
step 06
Paint the architecture and figures in the foreground, adding details and shadows.
step 07
Refine the details and add highlights to create depth and realism.
step 08
Glaze with thin layers of color to unify the painting and enhance the atmosphere.

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · raw umber · titanium white

secondary · ultramarine blue · burnt sienna · ivory black

Achieve the muted tones by mixing white with small amounts of earth tones and blue. Use glazes of burnt sienna and raw umber to create depth and warmth.

techniques