plate no. 8069

Feeling

oil, woodBaroquegenre paintingfiguresinteriortablemedical procedurearmobjects

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students understand chiaroscuro and how to create depth using value. It also provides practice in rendering realistic skin tones and textures.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 20 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Begin with a light sketch outlining the main figures and objects.
step 02
Establish the dark background using thin washes of dark brown and black.
step 03
Block in the main shapes of the figures with mid-tone values.
step 04
Start building up the light areas on the figures, focusing on the arm and faces.
step 05
Add details to the table and objects, paying attention to their textures.
step 06
Refine the highlights and shadows to create a sense of depth and volume.
step 07
Add final details like the small objects on the table and the texture of the wall.
step 08
Glaze with thin layers of color to unify the painting and adjust values.

color palette

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

secondary · cadmium red light · yellow ochre

Mix various shades of brown and gray by combining burnt umber, raw sienna, ivory black, and titanium white. Use cadmium red light and yellow ochre sparingly to add warmth to skin tones and objects.

techniques