plate no. 9719

Portrait of a Young Girl

oilBaroqueportraitportraitfigureclothingfemaledraperyjewelry

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in portraiture, including accurate proportions, skin tone mixing, and rendering of fabric textures. It also provides practice in creating a sense of depth and form through subtle value changes.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 20 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Create a light sketch outlining the basic shapes and proportions of the figure, focusing on the head, shoulders, and hands.
step 02
Block in the background with broad strokes, establishing the overall color and value.
step 03
Begin to define the facial features, paying close attention to the placement and shape of the eyes, nose, and mouth.
step 04
Mix and apply skin tones, layering colors to create depth and realism.
step 05
Paint the clothing, focusing on the folds and highlights to create a sense of volume.
step 06
Add details such as the jewelry and lace trim.
step 07
Refine the overall composition, adjusting values and colors as needed.
step 08
Add final highlights and shadows to enhance the sense of realism.

color palette

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

secondary · cadmium red · ultramarine blue

Achieve skin tones by mixing white, yellow ochre, burnt umber, and a touch of red. Use black and umber for dark areas, and white with a touch of blue for highlights on the collar.

techniques