plate no. 7029

The Pantheon

oilImpressionismcityscapecityscapebuildingsfiguresstreetarchitecturereflections

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in atmospheric perspective, capturing light and shadow, and simplifying complex scenes into expressive brushstrokes. It also provides practice in rendering reflections and creating a sense of depth.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes and perspective lines of the buildings and Pantheon.
step 02
Establish the horizon line and the main areas of light and shadow.
step 03
Block in the large areas of color, focusing on the overall value structure.
step 04
Add details to the buildings, paying attention to the architectural elements.
step 05
Paint the figures and the reflections in the wet street.
step 06
Refine the details and add highlights to create a sense of depth and realism.
step 07
Add final touches and adjust the overall composition as needed.
step 08
Varnish the painting when dry to protect it.

color palette

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

secondary · cadmium red · viridian green · ivory black

Mix various shades of gray by combining ultramarine blue, burnt sienna, and white. Achieve warm highlights by mixing yellow ochre and white. Create the reflections by using slightly darker and desaturated versions of the colors above them.

techniques