plate no. 5812

Tribute of Edward III to Philip

oilNorthern Renaissancehistory paintingfiguresinteriorroyaltyarchitecturetextilesceremony

experienced study

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in figure drawing, drapery rendering, and creating intricate patterns. It also provides practice in capturing the stylized aesthetic of medieval art.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 25 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Create a preliminary sketch to define the overall composition and placement of figures.
step 02
Establish the background, focusing on the patterned walls and ceiling.
step 03
Block in the main figures, paying attention to their poses and proportions.
step 04
Begin rendering the drapery, using light and shadow to create form.
step 05
Add details to the faces, hands, and other features.
step 06
Paint the intricate patterns on the clothing and background.
step 07
Refine the details and adjust values as needed.
step 08
Add final highlights and shadows to create depth.

color palette

primary · ultramarine blue · crimson red · gold · ivory

secondary · ochre · green · grey

Achieve the rich blues by mixing ultramarine with a touch of black or white for variations. The reds can be warmed with a touch of yellow or cooled with a touch of blue. Use gold leaf or metallic paint for the gilded details.

techniques