plate no. 6215

Hollandse Haven in De Winter

oilBaroquemarinaharborfiguresboatswindmillicesky

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in atmospheric perspective, creating depth through value and color changes, and rendering complex scenes with multiple elements.

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 horizon line and placement of major elements like the windmill, boats, and tent.
step 02
Establish the sky with a thin wash of muted grays and yellows, blending the colors softly.
step 03
Block in the large shapes of the windmill, buildings, and boats with darker values, paying attention to their relative sizes and positions.
step 04
Add the figures on the ice, using simple shapes and gestures to suggest movement.
step 05
Develop the details of the boats and buildings, adding highlights and shadows to create form.
step 06
Refine the sky, adding subtle variations in color and value to create a sense of atmosphere.
step 07
Add the reflections in the ice, using slightly darker and desaturated versions of the colors above.
step 08
Finish with small details, such as the rigging of the boats and the texture of the ice.

color palette

primary · gray · ochre · umber

secondary · white · blue · red

Mix grays by combining white, umber, and a touch of blue. Use ochre and umber to create warm earth tones for the buildings and boats. Add small amounts of red to create the flag and some of the figures' clothing.

techniques