plate no. 7113

Maria Schaep, Echtgenote Van Hendrick Bicker

canvas, oilBaroqueportraitportraitfiguredresslandscapepearlslace

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in portraiture, including capturing likeness and rendering fabric textures. It also provides practice in creating depth and atmosphere in a landscape background.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 20 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the proportions of the figure and the placement of key elements.
step 02
Establish the background landscape with thin washes of color, creating a sense of depth and atmosphere.
step 03
Block in the main shapes of the figure, paying attention to the fall of light and shadow.
step 04
Develop the skin tones, using subtle variations in color to create a realistic effect.
step 05
Render the details of the dress, including the folds, highlights, and shadows.
step 06
Paint the lace and pearl necklace, focusing on capturing their delicate textures.
step 07
Refine the facial features, paying attention to the eyes, nose, and mouth.
step 08
Add final details and highlights to bring the painting to life.

color palette

primary · ivory black · titanium white · ultramarine blue · raw umber

secondary · cadmium red light · yellow ochre · viridian

Mix various shades of gray and brown by combining ivory black, titanium white, and raw umber. Achieve skin tones by blending titanium white, yellow ochre, and cadmium red light. Use ultramarine blue and ivory black to create the darker shades in the dress.

techniques

·portraiture
·glazing
·scumbling
·chiaroscuro
·fabric rendering

common pitfalls

→Getting the proportions of the figure wrong.
→Overworking the skin tones and creating a muddy effect.
→Failing to capture the delicate textures of the lace and pearls.
→Ignoring the importance of light and shadow in creating depth and form.

materials

surface · stretched canvas

required

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