plate no. 2262

Gezicht Op De Laurenskerk Gezien Vanuit Noordoosten

oilBaroquemarinachurchwaterboatsbuildingsskyclouds

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in atmospheric perspective and capturing reflections in water. It also provides practice in rendering architectural details and cloud formations.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 15 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement of the church, buildings, and boats.
step 02
Establish the sky with broad strokes, blending blues, grays, and whites for the clouds.
step 03
Block in the dark values of the church and buildings, paying attention to their overall shapes.
step 04
Add the water, using horizontal strokes and varying tones to create depth and reflections.
step 05
Refine the details of the church and buildings, including windows, architectural elements, and textures.
step 06
Paint the boats and figures, using small brushes to capture their forms and details.
step 07
Add highlights and shadows to create dimension and contrast throughout the painting.
step 08
Glaze the painting to unify the colors and enhance the atmospheric effects.

color palette

primary · ultramarine blue · burnt umber · titanium white

secondary · yellow ochre · raw sienna · ivory black

Mix blues and grays with white for the sky; use burnt umber and black for the dark tones of the buildings; add yellow ochre and raw sienna to create warm highlights.

techniques