plate no. 7496

The Virgin and St Anne

oilBaroquereligious paintingfigureslandscapetreesreligiousdraperychild

experienced study

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in rendering figures with drapery and creating depth through atmospheric perspective. Students will also learn to mix subtle color variations and create a sense of light and shadow.

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, creating a sense of depth and atmosphere.
step 03
Block in the main shapes of the figures, paying attention to the folds and drapery.
step 04
Begin to refine the details of the faces, hands, and other key features.
step 05
Add highlights and shadows to create form and dimension.
step 06
Work on the details of the clothing and drapery, paying attention to the way the fabric folds and drapes.
step 07
Refine the background details, adding texture and interest.
step 08
Add final touches and glazes to unify the painting and create a sense of depth.

color palette

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

secondary · raw sienna · ivory black · cadmium yellow

Mix blues and whites for the drapery, adding touches of yellow ochre for warmth. Use burnt umber and yellow ochre for the skin tones, and mix greens from blues and yellows for the foliage.

techniques