plate no. 9592

The Story of Nastagio degli Onesti

panel, temperaEarly Renaissanceillustrationfiguresarchitecturetablescolumnsarcheslandscape

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in perspective drawing, figure painting, and creating a sense of depth through atmospheric perspective and color temperature changes.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 20 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Begin with a light sketch to establish the perspective and placement of key elements like the architecture, tables, and figures.
step 02
Block in the main shapes and colors of the architecture using a limited palette of browns and grays.
step 03
Establish the background landscape with light blues and greens, focusing on atmospheric perspective.
step 04
Paint the figures, starting with the underpainting and gradually building up the details and colors.
step 05
Add the details of the tables, including the tablecloths and tableware.
step 06
Refine the architectural details, adding highlights and shadows to create depth.
step 07
Pay attention to the lighting and shadows to create a sense of realism.
step 08
Add final details and highlights to complete the painting.

color palette

primary · red ochre · raw umber · titanium white

secondary · ultramarine blue · yellow ochre · ivory black

Mix various shades of brown and gray by combining raw umber, ivory black, and titanium white. Achieve the red hues by mixing red ochre with small amounts of raw umber and titanium white for lighter shades.

techniques