plate no. 8080

The Raising of Lazarus

oilHigh Renaissancereligious paintingfiguresreligious scenelandscapebuildingskytomb

experienced study

Recreating this painting will develop skills in figure drawing, drapery painting, and creating depth through atmospheric perspective. Students will also learn to mix subtle color variations to create realistic skin tones and fabric textures.

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 composition and placement of figures.
step 02
Block in the main shapes and colors of the background landscape and architecture.
step 03
Roughly define the figures, focusing on proportions and gestures.
step 04
Start layering colors on the figures, building up highlights and shadows.
step 05
Pay close attention to the folds and drapery of the clothing, using highlights and shadows to create volume.
step 06
Refine the facial features and expressions of the figures.
step 07
Add details to the landscape and architecture, such as textures and highlights.
step 08
Make final adjustments to the colors, values, and details to create a cohesive and balanced composition.

color palette

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

secondary · cadmium red · viridian green · raw umber

Mix skin tones using burnt sienna, yellow ochre, and titanium white. Achieve variations by adding small amounts of cadmium red or ultramarine blue. Create muted greens by mixing viridian green with raw umber and yellow ochre.

techniques