plate no. 8027

Johannes Hudde, Burgemeester Van Amsterdam En Wiskundige

canvas, oilBaroqueportraitportraitfigurebookstableinteriorclothing

experienced study

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in portraiture, including capturing likeness and rendering realistic skin tones, as well as understanding how to depict complex textures and patterns in clothing and fabrics.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 30 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Begin with a light sketch outlining the basic shapes and proportions of the figure, table, and background elements.
step 02
Establish the overall value structure by blocking in the dark areas and mid-tones with thin washes of color.
step 03
Develop the skin tones of the face and hands, paying close attention to subtle variations in color and value.
step 04
Paint the clothing, focusing on capturing the folds and drapery, and the intricate patterns.
step 05
Render the details of the books, papers, and other objects on the table, using careful observation and precise brushwork.
step 06
Refine the background, adding depth and atmosphere with subtle gradations of color and value.
step 07
Add highlights and final details to enhance the realism and visual interest of the painting.
step 08
Glaze the entire painting to unify the colors and create a sense of depth.

color palette

primary · ivory black · raw umber · burnt umber · titanium white

secondary · cadmium red light · ultramarine blue · yellow ochre

Achieve the dark, rich tones by layering and glazing umbers and blacks. Mix skin tones with white, yellow ochre, and a touch of red. Use ultramarine blue and black to create the blue of the robe.

techniques

·Underpainting
·Glazing
·Scumbling
·Portraiture
·Rendering fabric

common pitfalls

→Getting the proportions of the figure wrong.
→Overworking the details too early in the process.
→Failing to create a sense of depth and atmosphere.
→Not capturing the likeness of the subject.

materials

surface · stretched canvas

required

·Stretched canvas (18x24 inches)
·Oil paints (ivory black, raw umber, burnt umber, titanium white, cadmium red light, ultramarine blue, yellow ochre)
·Linseed oil
·Odorless mineral spirits
·Assorted brushes (round and flat)
·Palette
·Palette knife
·Easel