plate no. 6741

Portrait of Antonius Anselmus, His Wife and Their Children

oilNorthern Renaissanceportraitportraitfamilytableflowerschildrenclothing

experienced study

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in portraiture, including capturing likeness and rendering realistic skin tones, as well as understanding complex compositions with multiple figures and objects.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 40 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Begin with a light sketch to establish the overall composition and placement of figures and objects.
step 02
Block in the main shapes and values using thin washes of color.
step 03
Develop the background and establish the dark tones.
step 04
Focus on the faces, building up layers of color to create realistic skin tones and features.
step 05
Add details to the clothing, including the ruffles, textures, and patterns.
step 06
Paint the still life elements on the table, paying attention to light and shadow.
step 07
Refine the details and add highlights to create depth and dimension.
step 08
Add final glazes to unify the painting and enhance the colors.

color palette

primary · ivory black · burnt umber · raw sienna · cadmium red

secondary · yellow ochre · ultramarine blue · titanium white

Mix various shades of brown and black for the clothing and background. Use red and white to create skin tones, and add touches of yellow ochre and blue for highlights and shadows.

techniques