plate no. 1392

Interior with a Woman and Her Maid

canvas, oilBaroqueportraitfiguresinteriordomestic scenewindowtabledog

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in rendering figures in a realistic style and understanding the use of light and shadow to create depth and form. It also provides practice in depicting textures of fabrics and objects.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 20 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, paying attention to the placement of the figures and objects.
step 02
Establish the main light source and map out the areas of light and shadow.
step 03
Block in the large areas of color, starting with the background and then moving to the figures and objects.
step 04
Refine the shapes and details of the figures, paying attention to anatomy and proportions.
step 05
Develop the textures of the fabrics and objects, using different brushstrokes and techniques.
step 06
Add highlights and shadows to create depth and dimension.
step 07
Refine the details and add any finishing touches.
step 08
Glaze to unify the painting and adjust values.

color palette

primary · red ochre · ivory black · titanium white · raw umber

secondary · yellow ochre · Prussian blue

Mix various shades of red-brown for the clothing and interior. Use white and yellow ochre to create highlights and lighter tones. Mix black and umber for shadows.

techniques