plate no. 1477

Konrad Rehlinger's Children

oil, panelNorthern Renaissanceportraitfiguresportraitchildrenlandscapereligioustextile

experienced study

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in portraiture, including capturing likeness and rendering realistic skin tones. It also provides practice in depicting complex drapery and historical clothing.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 30 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the overall composition, focusing on the placement and proportions of the figures.
step 02
Block in the main shapes and colors of the background elements: the landscape, the textile, and the cloud scene.
step 03
Begin painting the skin tones, starting with a base layer and gradually building up highlights and shadows.
step 04
Carefully render the details of the clothing, paying attention to the folds and textures.
step 05
Add the details of the faces, including the eyes, nose, and mouth, to capture the likeness of each child.
step 06
Paint the decorative elements, such as the headbands and jewelry.
step 07
Refine the background elements, adding details to the landscape and textile.
step 08
Add final highlights and shadows to create depth and dimension.

color palette

primary · ivory black · burnt umber · cadmium red light · titanium white

secondary · yellow ochre · raw sienna · Prussian blue

Mix various shades of brown and red by combining burnt umber, cadmium red, and ivory black. Achieve skin tones by mixing titanium white, cadmium red, yellow ochre, and a touch of burnt umber.

techniques