plate no. 8746

Tobias and Archangel Raphael

oilEarly Renaissancereligious paintingfiguresangellandscapetreessheepreligious

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in figure drawing, drapery rendering, and creating atmospheric perspective in landscapes. It also provides practice in mixing subtle color variations and applying delicate details.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 20 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement and proportions of the figures and landscape elements.
step 02
Block in the main color areas for the sky, ground, trees, and figures using thin washes.
step 03
Develop the figures' forms by adding layers of color to define light and shadow on their clothing and skin.
step 04
Refine the details of the drapery, paying attention to the folds and highlights.
step 05
Add details to the landscape, including the trees, river, and distant buildings.
step 06
Paint the sheep, focusing on its woolly texture.
step 07
Add the gold details on the clothing and halos using a fine brush.
step 08
Glaze the painting with thin layers of color to unify the composition and create depth.

color palette

primary · ultramarine blue · rose madder · yellow ochre

secondary · viridian · raw umber · titanium white

Achieve the muted tones by mixing complementary colors and adding white to create tints. Use glazes of ultramarine and rose madder to create the blue and red drapery. Mix yellow ochre and raw umber for the landscape.

techniques