plate no. 9163

View of the Pantheon, Rome

oil, canvasRealismcityscapePantheonRomecityscapebuildingsfiguressky

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in perspective, atmospheric perspective, and rendering architectural details. It also provides practice in painting figures in a landscape setting.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 15 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the perspective lines of the buildings and the placement of the Pantheon.
step 02
Establish the horizon line and vanishing points.
step 03
Block in the main shapes of the buildings, Pantheon, and obelisk with diluted paint.
step 04
Paint the sky with soft, blended colors, creating a sense of atmosphere.
step 05
Add details to the buildings, paying attention to the light and shadow.
step 06
Paint the Pantheon, focusing on the architectural details and the play of light on the columns.
step 07
Add the figures in the foreground, using small brushstrokes to suggest movement and detail.
step 08
Refine the details and add final touches to the painting.

color palette

primary · raw umber · titanium white · ultramarine blue

secondary · yellow ochre · burnt sienna · cadmium red light

Mix raw umber and white for the stone buildings. Use ultramarine blue and white for the sky, adding a touch of red for a warmer tone. Mix burnt sienna and yellow ochre for the ground.

techniques