Caravaggio painting technique – Old Master Paintings
Indirect painting has been applied by many Old Masters in the past centuries. Learn the layers sequence watching this time lapse video from the “Old Master Painting” channel.
A little painting exercise. It´s part of Caravaggios painting “Supper at Emmaus” from 1601. The original is located in the National Gallery in London.
Here you can see a classical way of oil painting.
Beginning with white on a coloured ground, forming the face and hand.
A second layer of white to create more structure, roundness and highlights. If necessary a third layer of white highlights.
The colours, like the skintones, are made in glazes.
You can also paint it more opaque, depending on your personal preference.
It´s a simple and effective way to build up your painting.
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