plate no. 7407

Albert Kyper

oilBaroqueportraitportraitmanclothinghairoval framehistorical figure

some experience helpful

Recreating this portrait will help students develop skills in value shading, creating realistic textures, and understanding light and shadow. Pay close attention to the subtle gradations of tone to create form.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 15 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Create a light sketch of the portrait, paying attention to proportions and the oval frame.
step 02
Block in the main areas of dark and light tones using a mid-tone gray.
step 03
Begin adding darker values to define the shadows and contours of the face, hair, and clothing.
step 04
Use lighter values to highlight the areas where light is hitting the subject.
step 05
Refine the details of the face, including the eyes, nose, and mouth.
step 06
Add texture to the hair and clothing using small, controlled strokes.
step 07
Create the background using horizontal lines.
step 08
Add the text at the bottom.

color palette

primary · ivory black · titanium white

secondary · payne's gray · raw umber

Mix different ratios of black and white to achieve a full range of gray values. Use raw umber to add warmth to the shadows and Payne's gray to cool down the highlights.

techniques