plate no. 5918

The Resurrection, right hand predella panel from the Altarpiece of St. Zeno of Verona

oil, panelEarly Renaissancereligious paintingfigurelandscaperocksoldiersreligioussky

experienced study

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in figure drawing, foreshortening, and creating a sense of depth through atmospheric perspective. It also provides practice in rendering drapery and textures of stone and foliage.

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 of the overall composition, focusing on the placement of the figures and the main elements of the landscape.
step 02
Establish the horizon line and the basic shapes of the rock formation and the tomb.
step 03
Block in the main colors of the sky, landscape, and figures, paying attention to the overall color harmony.
step 04
Start refining the details of the figures, focusing on accurate proportions and anatomical details.
step 05
Add the drapery folds and shadows to create a sense of volume and depth.
step 06
Work on the details of the rock formation, using different shades of brown and gray to create texture and depth.
step 07
Add the foliage and other details to the landscape, paying attention to the atmospheric perspective.
step 08
Finally, add the highlights and details to the figures and the landscape to create a sense of realism.

color palette

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

secondary · cadmium red · yellow ochre · ivory black

Achieve the muted tones by mixing earth pigments with white and small amounts of blue or red. Use glazes of thinned color to build up depth and luminosity.

techniques

·underpainting
·glazing
·scumbling
·dry brushing
·figure drawing

common pitfalls

→Incorrect proportions in the figures.
→Overly bright or saturated colors.
→Lack of depth in the landscape.
→Ignoring the atmospheric perspective.

materials

surface · stretched canvas

required

·stretched canvas
·oil paints (ochre, burnt umber, ultramarine blue, titanium white, cadmium red, ivory black)
·linseed oil
·turpentine
·palette
·assorted brushes (round and flat)
·palette knife