plate no. 9221

Everhard Jabach Et Sa Famille

oilBaroqueportraitportraitfamilyfiguresinteriordraperystill life

experienced study

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in portraiture, rendering complex drapery, and creating depth through layering and glazing. It also provides practice in capturing realistic skin tones and textures.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 40 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Begin with a light sketch outlining the main figures and compositional elements.
step 02
Establish the background tones and major areas of light and shadow.
step 03
Block in the main colors of the figures, focusing on accurate skin tones and drapery.
step 04
Develop the details of the faces, paying attention to subtle variations in value and color.
step 05
Refine the drapery folds and textures, using layering and glazing techniques.
step 06
Add details to the still life elements, such as the books, globe, and sculpture.
step 07
Adjust the overall composition and values to create a sense of depth and realism.
step 08
Add final highlights and shadows to enhance the three-dimensionality of the forms.

color palette

primary · ivory black · raw umber · burnt sienna · titanium white

secondary · ultramarine blue · cadmium red · yellow ochre

Achieve skin tones by mixing white, red, yellow ochre, and a touch of burnt sienna. Use glazes of ultramarine blue and burnt umber to create depth in the shadows of the drapery.

techniques