plate no. 5272
Anne of France, Lady of Beaujeu, Duchess of Bourbon, presented by St. John the Evangelist, right hand wing of a triptych
Jean Hey, 1492
oil, panelNorthern Renaissancereligious paintingfiguresreligiouslandscapearchitectureportraitchalice
experienced study
Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in portraiture, drapery rendering, and creating a sense of depth through atmospheric perspective. It also provides practice in rendering fine details and textures.
technical profile
palette complexity
3
brushwork visibility
2
value contrast
4
compositional simplicity
3
study guide
est. 30 hrsapproach — 8 steps
- step 01
Create a preliminary sketch to establish the composition and proportions of the figures and background elements.
- step 02
Block in the main shapes and colors of the figures, focusing on accurate skin tones and drapery folds.
- step 03
Develop the background landscape, paying attention to atmospheric perspective to create depth.
- step 04
Refine the details of the figures, including facial features, hands, and clothing textures.
- step 05
Add highlights and shadows to create volume and dimension in the figures and drapery.
- step 06
Paint the chalice, carefully rendering the metallic sheen and intricate details.
- step 07
Add the final details, such as the halo, jewelry, and any other small elements.
- step 08
Glaze the painting to unify the colors and create a smooth, polished finish.
color palette
primary · red · green · black · white
secondary · gold · brown · blue · grey
Achieve skin tones by mixing white, yellow ochre, and a touch of red. Create depth in the drapery by layering different shades of the primary colors.
techniques
- ·drapery rendering
- ·portraiture
- ·atmospheric perspective
- ·glazing
- ·underpainting
common pitfalls
- →Incorrect proportions of the figures
- →Flat or lifeless drapery
- →Lack of depth in the landscape
- →Overworking the details
- →Muddy color mixing
materials
surface · stretched canvas
required
- ·stretched canvas
- ·oil paints (red, green, black, white, yellow ochre, burnt umber)
- ·linseed oil
- ·turpentine
- ·assorted brushes (round and flat)
- ·palette knife
optional
- ·medium gloss
- ·retouch varnish
- ·palette
- ·easel
Use high-quality oil paints for best results. Allow each layer to dry completely before applying the next.
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