In their palette, they used intense and warm colours, and particularly made use of the primary colours red, blue and yellow, frequently putting all three in close proximity. They avoided the even lighting of Renaissance painting and used strong contrasts of light and darkness on certain parts of the picture to direct attention to the central actions or figures. In their composition, they avoided the tranquil scenes of Renaissance paintings, and chose the moments of the greatest movement and drama.
The artists used a vibrant palette with primary colors like red, blue, and yellow, often placing them close together. They contrasted light and dark areas to highlight the central actions or figures in their work, unlike the calm scenes common in Renaissance paintings. Their compositions focused on dynamic moments of action and drama rather than peaceful settings.