plate no. 1631

Portrait of Diane d'Andouins and her daughter

oilMannerism (Late Renaissance)portraitfiguresportraitclothingjewelrycolumndrapery

experienced study

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in portraiture, including accurate proportions and rendering of facial features, as well as the ability to depict complex textures and patterns in clothing and jewelry. Students will also learn to create depth and dimension through careful observation of light and shadow.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 30 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Create a preliminary sketch to establish the composition and proportions of the figures.
step 02
Block in the main shapes and values using thin washes of color.
step 03
Begin to refine the details of the faces, paying close attention to the light and shadow.
step 04
Develop the textures and patterns of the clothing and jewelry, using a variety of brushstrokes.
step 05
Add highlights and shadows to create depth and dimension.
step 06
Refine the background and add any final details.
step 07
Glaze to unify the colors.
step 08
Add final details and highlights.

color palette

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

secondary · cadmium red · ultramarine blue · yellow ochre

Mix various shades of black and brown for the dark clothing. Use white and yellow ochre to create the lighter skin tones and gold details. Add small amounts of red and blue to create subtle variations in color.

techniques