plate no. 3191

The Rest on the Flight into Egypt

oilRococoreligious paintingfigureslandscapereligiousskytreeinfant

experienced study

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in figure painting, drapery rendering, and atmospheric perspective. It also provides practice in mixing subtle skin tones and creating a sense of depth through color and value.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 25 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement and proportions of the figures.
step 02
Establish the background with broad strokes, blending the sky and distant landscape.
step 03
Block in the main color masses for each figure, paying attention to the light and shadow patterns.
step 04
Refine the facial features and details of the figures, using small brushes and careful blending.
step 05
Add the drapery folds and textures, using a combination of wet-on-wet and dry brush techniques.
step 06
Paint the details of the landscape, including the tree, ground, and any other elements.
step 07
Add the finishing touches, such as highlights, shadows, and small details.
step 08
Glaze to unify the colors and add depth.

color palette

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

secondary · cadmium red · ivory black · raw sienna

Mix skin tones by blending white, red, yellow ochre, and a touch of burnt umber. Achieve the blue drapery by mixing ultramarine blue with black and white for highlights. Create atmospheric perspective by adding white and blue to distant colors.

techniques