plate no. 4058

Hendrickje Stoffels in a White Cloak (copy after Rembrandt)

oilBaroqueportraitportraitfigurecloakjewelrydark background

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in portraiture, particularly in capturing likeness and creating depth through subtle value changes. It also provides practice in rendering fabric and jewelry.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 15 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Create a light sketch of the figure's pose and proportions on the canvas.
step 02
Block in the main areas of color: background, skin tones, cloak, and hair.
step 03
Establish the darkest shadows and lightest highlights to define the form.
step 04
Begin blending the transitions between light and shadow, focusing on smooth gradations.
step 05
Add details to the face, paying attention to the subtle nuances of light and shadow.
step 06
Refine the folds and drapery of the cloak, capturing the texture and weight of the fabric.
step 07
Paint the jewelry, adding highlights to create a sense of sparkle.
step 08
Make final adjustments to the values and details to achieve a cohesive and realistic representation.

color palette

primary · raw umber · titanium white · yellow ochre

secondary · burnt sienna · ivory black · cadmium yellow

Achieve skin tones by mixing white, yellow ochre, and a touch of burnt sienna. Darken shadows with raw umber and a hint of black. Use white and yellow to create highlights.

techniques