plate no. 9307

Coburg Panel

wood, temperaNorthern Renaissanceportraitportraitfiguredressbasketflowersbackground

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in portraiture, including rendering skin tones and drapery, as well as understanding the use of color and light to create form. It will also help them understand the importance of composition and how to create a focal point.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 20 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Prepare the surface with a gesso layer and let it dry completely.
step 02
Create a light sketch of the figure, focusing on proportions and placement.
step 03
Block in the background with broad strokes of gold and brown tones.
step 04
Begin layering the skin tones, starting with a base of yellow ochre and gradually adding highlights and shadows.
step 05
Paint the dress and cloak, paying attention to the folds and drapery.
step 06
Add details to the basket of flowers, using small brushes and a variety of colors.
step 07
Refine the details of the face, including the eyes, nose, and mouth.
step 08
Add final highlights and shadows to create depth and dimension.

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · burnt sienna · green · red

secondary · ivory black · titanium white · gold

Skin tones are achieved by mixing yellow ochre, white, and small amounts of red and brown. Greens are created by mixing yellow and blue, and reds are muted with brown or black.

techniques