plate no. 4838

The handshake of Teano

oilRomanticismhistory paintingfigureshorseslandscapesoldierssheepmountains

experienced study

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in rendering complex figures and animals, as well as creating depth and atmosphere in a landscape. It also provides practice in depicting realistic textures and details.

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 to establish the overall composition and placement of figures, horses, and landscape elements.
step 02
Block in the main shapes and colors of the background landscape, focusing on the atmospheric perspective.
step 03
Establish the basic values and colors of the figures and horses, paying attention to their anatomy and proportions.
step 04
Refine the details of the figures, including their clothing, faces, and equipment.
step 05
Add details to the horses, such as their manes, tails, and harnesses.
step 06
Paint the sheep and shepherdess, focusing on their forms and textures.
step 07
Develop the foreground details, including the road and any other elements.
step 08
Add final highlights and shadows to create depth and dimension.

color palette

primary · burnt umber · yellow ochre · ultramarine blue · titanium white

secondary · cadmium red · raw sienna · ivory black

Mix various shades of brown and gray by combining burnt umber, yellow ochre, ultramarine blue, and titanium white. Use cadmium red to create the red accents in the figures' clothing.

techniques