plate no. 5394

The Wisdom of Solomon

oilRealismreligious paintingfiguresarchitecturecolumnsinteriorreligious scenejudgment

experienced study

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in figure drawing, composition, and rendering complex scenes with multiple light sources. It also provides practice in capturing realistic textures and details.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 30 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Create a rough sketch to establish the composition and placement of figures and architectural elements.
step 02
Block in the main shapes and colors, focusing on the overall value structure.
step 03
Refine the figures, paying attention to proportions, anatomy, and drapery.
step 04
Develop the architectural details, including the columns, throne, and background figures.
step 05
Add highlights and shadows to create depth and dimension.
step 06
Work on the textures of the fabrics, skin, and architectural surfaces.
step 07
Refine the details and add finishing touches.
step 08
Glaze to unify the colors and adjust values as needed.

color palette

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

secondary · cadmium red · viridian green · raw sienna

Mix various shades of browns and grays by combining burnt umber, yellow ochre, and Prussian blue. Use white to lighten the colors and create highlights. Mix greens by combining blue and yellow.

techniques