plate no. 5814

Embarkation of Soldiers near the Montelbaanstoren

oilBaroquemarinawaterboatsbuildingsskyfigurestower

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in atmospheric perspective, rendering reflections in water, and depicting complex architectural details. It also provides practice in painting figures in a landscape setting.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 15 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Begin with a light sketch to establish the composition, focusing on the placement of the tower, boats, and horizon line.
step 02
Block in the sky with broad strokes, capturing the subtle variations in color and tone.
step 03
Establish the basic shapes of the buildings and tower, paying attention to their perspective and proportions.
step 04
Paint the water, focusing on capturing the reflections of the boats and buildings.
step 05
Add details to the boats, including the sails, rigging, and figures.
step 06
Refine the details of the buildings and tower, adding windows, architectural elements, and shadows.
step 07
Add the smaller boats and figures in the distance, using lighter tones to create atmospheric perspective.
step 08
Make final adjustments to the colors, values, and details to create a cohesive and realistic scene.

color palette

primary · raw umber · titanium white · yellow ochre

secondary · ultramarine blue · burnt sienna · cadmium yellow

Achieve the muted tones by mixing earth tones with white and small amounts of blue. Use glazes of burnt sienna and raw umber to create depth and shadows in the buildings and boats.

techniques