plate no. 9902

Plaque of a Dutch woman tatting lace

porcelainBaroquegenre paintinginteriorfigurewindowbabydomestic scenechair

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in rendering subtle light and shadow, as well as creating realistic skin tones and textures. It also provides practice in depicting complex interior spaces and figures within them.

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 placement of the figure, window, and baby's cradle.
step 02
Establish the overall value structure by blocking in the dark areas first, then the mid-tones, and finally the highlights.
step 03
Begin painting the background, paying attention to the subtle variations in tone and color.
step 04
Paint the figure, starting with the larger shapes and gradually adding details.
step 05
Focus on capturing the light on the figure's face and hands.
step 06
Paint the baby in the cradle, paying attention to the soft, delicate features.
step 07
Add details to the window, chair, and other objects in the scene.
step 08
Refine the painting by adjusting values, colors, and details as needed.

color palette

primary · raw umber · titanium white · yellow ochre

secondary · Prussian blue · burnt sienna

Achieve the muted tones by mixing earth tones with white and small amounts of blue or sienna. Use glazes of thinned paint to build up depth and luminosity.

techniques