plate no. 9060

A winter landscape with a view of haarlem from the north with the eentjes or leidse waterpoort and the langebrug, and a view of the st. Bavo and the bakenesse church beyond

oil, canvasBaroquelandscapewinterlandscapefiguresicebuildingssky

experienced study

Recreating this painting will allow students to practice atmospheric perspective and rendering figures in a landscape setting. They will also learn how to create a sense of depth and distance through careful color and value choices.

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 of the buildings, figures, and horizon line.
step 02
Establish the sky with broad strokes, blending grays, blues, and hints of pink.
step 03
Block in the distant buildings and landscape elements, using muted colors and soft edges.
step 04
Paint the ice surface, capturing the reflections and subtle color variations.
step 05
Add the figures, starting with the larger shapes and gradually adding details.
step 06
Paint the trees and other foreground elements, paying attention to their texture and form.
step 07
Refine the details and add highlights to create a sense of depth and realism.
step 08
Glaze the painting to unify the colors and create a subtle sheen.

color palette

primary · gray · blue-gray · brown · white

secondary · pink · ochre · red · black

Mix various shades of gray by combining white, black, and small amounts of blue, brown, and pink. Use thin glazes of color to create depth and atmospheric perspective.

techniques