plate no. 7719

The Tribes of the Children of Israel

oilRomanticismreligious paintingfiguresrobesreligiousstained glassmengroup

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in rendering figures in procession, understanding drapery, and creating a sense of depth through overlapping forms. It also provides practice in capturing the unique light and color effects of stained glass.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 20 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic outlines of the figures and their robes, paying attention to proportions and perspective.
step 02
Establish the background colors and the dark outlines of the 'stained glass' sections.
step 03
Block in the main colors of the robes and skin tones, using thin washes.
step 04
Add shadows and highlights to create volume and dimension in the figures and drapery.
step 05
Paint the patterns and details on the robes, using smaller brushes.
step 06
Refine the facial features and add details to the hair.
step 07
Add the final highlights and details to the stained glass sections.
step 08
Review and adjust the overall composition, ensuring a cohesive and balanced image.

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · ivory black · titanium white · burnt umber

secondary · cadmium red · cerulean blue · gold

Mix various shades of white and black with small amounts of yellow ochre and burnt umber to create the off-white and grey tones for the robes. Use thin glazes of cadmium red to create the red accents.

techniques

·glazing
·hatching
·dry brushing
·underpainting
·color layering

common pitfalls

→getting proportions wrong
→overworking details too early
→muddying the colors
→not creating enough contrast

materials

surface · stretched canvas

required

·stretched canvas
·acrylic paints
·round brushes (various sizes)
·flat brushes (various sizes)
·palette
·water container
·paper towels
·pencil

optional

·palette knife
·retarder medium
·varnish

Using a canvas with a smooth surface will help to achieve the desired level of detail. Consider using a retarder medium to extend the drying time of the acrylics and allow for more blending.

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