plate no. 3155

The Flagellation

oil, woodEarly Renaissancereligious paintingfiguresarchitecturecolumnreligious scenehistoricalinterior

experienced study

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in figure drawing, anatomical accuracy, and creating depth through atmospheric perspective. It also provides practice in depicting complex scenes with multiple figures and architectural elements.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 30 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Begin with a light sketch of the overall composition, focusing on the placement of figures and architectural elements.
step 02
Establish the main light source and map out the areas of light and shadow.
step 03
Block in the background architecture with diluted washes of color.
step 04
Start painting the figures, beginning with the central figure and working outwards.
step 05
Pay close attention to anatomical accuracy and proportions.
step 06
Gradually build up layers of color and detail, using glazing techniques to create depth and luminosity.
step 07
Add details to the clothing and accessories.
step 08
Refine the highlights and shadows to create a sense of volume and form.

color palette

primary · raw umber · yellow ochre · titanium white

secondary · burnt sienna · ultramarine blue · cadmium red

Achieve skin tones by mixing yellow ochre, raw umber, and titanium white, with small amounts of burnt sienna or cadmium red for warmth. Use ultramarine blue to create cooler shadows and atmospheric perspective in the background.

techniques