plate no. 0366

Diana at her Bath

oilRococomythological paintingfigurelandscapetreeswaterskymythology

experienced study

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in figure drawing, blending skin tones, and creating atmospheric perspective in landscapes. It also provides practice in capturing the soft, diffused light characteristic of Rococo art.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 20 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Create a light sketch outlining the main shapes: figure, trees, and landscape elements.
step 02
Establish the background sky and distant landscape with thin washes of color.
step 03
Block in the general tones of the figure, paying attention to proportions and anatomical landmarks.
step 04
Begin layering and blending skin tones, using a variety of warm and cool hues.
step 05
Develop the details of the trees and foliage, using broken brushstrokes to create texture.
step 06
Add the drapery and other details, paying attention to folds and highlights.
step 07
Refine the reflections in the water, using horizontal strokes and subtle color variations.
step 08
Add final highlights and shadows to enhance the sense of depth and form.

color palette

primary · titanium white · yellow ochre · burnt umber · alizarin crimson

secondary · ultramarine blue · viridian green · raw sienna

Skin tones are achieved by mixing white, yellow ochre, alizarin crimson, and a touch of burnt umber. Greens are created by mixing blue and yellow, with touches of burnt umber to create muted, natural tones.

techniques