plate no. 9416

Louis III et Carloman, Rois De France, Fils de Louis le Bègue, Rois de France

oilRomanticismportraitfiguresportraitscrownsrobesscepterhistorical

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in portraiture, including capturing likeness and rendering realistic skin tones, as well as practicing the depiction of fabrics and metallic objects.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 15 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic shapes and proportions of the figures and their features.
step 02
Block in the background with a dark, muted tone.
step 03
Establish the main values on the faces, focusing on highlights and shadows.
step 04
Begin layering colors to build up the skin tones, blending carefully.
step 05
Paint the robes and other clothing, paying attention to the folds and drapery.
step 06
Add details to the crowns and scepter, using highlights to create a metallic effect.
step 07
Refine the details of the faces and hands, adding subtle variations in color and texture.
step 08
Make final adjustments to the values and colors to create a cohesive and realistic image.

color palette

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

secondary · Prussian blue · cadmium yellow · alizarin crimson

Achieve skin tones by mixing yellow ochre, burnt sienna, and titanium white, with small amounts of red or blue to adjust the temperature. Use dark mixes of blue and brown for the robes, and add touches of yellow for highlights.

techniques