plate no. 0168

De Onverschrokkenheid Van Fabricius in Het Legerkamp Van Pyrrhus

oilBaroquehistory paintingfiguresarchitecturesoldierselephantstairsinterior

experienced study

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in rendering complex figures in dynamic poses and understanding the use of chiaroscuro to create dramatic lighting effects. It also provides practice in painting textures of various materials like fabric, metal, and skin.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 30 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Create a preliminary sketch to establish the composition and proportions of the figures and architecture.
step 02
Block in the main shapes and values using thin washes of color.
step 03
Establish the light source and begin to build up the highlights and shadows.
step 04
Develop the details of the figures, paying attention to anatomy and drapery.
step 05
Refine the architectural elements and background.
step 06
Add details to the figures' clothing, armor, and faces.
step 07
Pay attention to the textures of different materials.
step 08
Add final highlights and shadows to create a sense of depth and realism.

color palette

primary · burnt umber · yellow ochre · titanium white

secondary · cadmium red · ivory black · ultramarine blue

Achieve the warm, muted tones by mixing burnt umber, yellow ochre, and titanium white. Use cadmium red for the red garments and mix with burnt umber to darken. Create cooler shadows with ivory black and ultramarine blue.

techniques