plate no. 2865

The Life of St. Ignatius Loyola. Plate 10. The Death of St. Ignatius 31st July 1556.

oilArt Nouveau (Modern)history paintinginteriorfiguresbedmonksdeathlight

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in depicting figures in various poses and understanding light and shadow within an interior space. It also provides practice in creating a sense of depth and atmosphere using subtle color variations.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 15 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the main shapes and figures, focusing on proportions and placement.
step 02
Establish the overall composition and perspective of the room.
step 03
Block in the main color areas, starting with the background and larger shapes.
step 04
Begin to define the figures, paying attention to their clothing and facial features.
step 05
Develop the details of the bed, furniture, and other objects in the room.
step 06
Add highlights and shadows to create depth and dimension.
step 07
Refine the details and add any final touches.
step 08
Glaze to unify the colors and create a sense of atmosphere.

color palette

primary · gray · brown · white · blue-gray

secondary · red-brown · green · yellow

Mix grays by combining complementary colors like burnt umber and ultramarine blue with white. Achieve the subtle variations in the fabrics by adding small amounts of other colors to the base gray or brown.

techniques