plate no. 5129

The Flagellation of Christ

oilBaroquereligious paintingfigurescolumnsskyarchitecturereligioustorso

experienced study

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in figure drawing, anatomical accuracy, and creating realistic skin tones with subtle value changes. It also provides practice in rendering architectural elements and atmospheric perspective.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 25 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Create a preliminary sketch outlining the composition and placement of figures and architectural elements.
step 02
Block in the main shapes and values using a limited palette of earth tones.
step 03
Develop the background, focusing on the sky and atmospheric perspective.
step 04
Begin refining the figures, paying close attention to anatomical accuracy and proportions.
step 05
Layer in highlights and shadows to create depth and volume in the figures.
step 06
Add details to the architectural elements, such as the columns and capitals.
step 07
Refine the skin tones, using subtle color variations to create a realistic effect.
step 08
Add final details and highlights to complete the painting.

color palette

primary · burnt umber · raw sienna · titanium white · ivory black

secondary · ultramarine blue · cadmium red · yellow ochre

Mix skin tones by blending burnt umber, raw sienna, and titanium white. Use ultramarine blue and white for the sky, and cadmium red and burnt umber for the red garments.

techniques