plate no. 0316

Haneton Triptych (detail)

oilNorthern Renaissancereligious paintingfiguresportraitsjewelryhandsclothingheadwear

experienced study

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in portraiture, particularly in rendering skin tones and subtle facial features, as well as painting intricate details like jewelry and clothing.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 25 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes and proportions of the figures, focusing on accurate placement and size relationships.
step 02
Establish the background color with a thin wash of dark brown or black.
step 03
Block in the main areas of color for the skin, hair, and clothing, using a limited palette.
step 04
Begin layering and blending the skin tones, paying close attention to highlights and shadows to create form.
step 05
Refine the details of the faces, including the eyes, nose, and mouth, using small brushes and subtle color variations.
step 06
Paint the clothing, focusing on the folds and drapery, and add highlights and shadows to create depth.
step 07
Carefully render the jewelry and other accessories, paying attention to the details and textures.
step 08
Add final touches and adjustments to the overall composition, ensuring that the colors and values are balanced.

color palette

primary · titanium white · ivory black · burnt umber · yellow ochre

secondary · cadmium red · gold

Achieve skin tones by mixing white, yellow ochre, and a touch of red and umber. Use varying amounts of each to create highlights and shadows. Mix black and umber for the dark clothing.

techniques