plate no. 0591

Portrait of Jasper Schade van Westrum

oil, canvasBaroqueportraitportraitfigurehatclothinghaircollar

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in portraiture, particularly in capturing likeness and using expressive brushstrokes to define form and texture. It also provides practice in creating a limited palette and achieving subtle value shifts.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 15 hrs

approach — 7 steps

step 01
Create a light sketch of the figure's pose and proportions on the canvas.
step 02
Block in the main areas of color, focusing on the overall value structure.
step 03
Begin to refine the facial features, paying close attention to the light and shadow.
step 04
Develop the details of the clothing, using loose, expressive brushstrokes to suggest texture.
step 05
Work on the hair, using a variety of brushstrokes to create volume and movement.
step 06
Refine the background, ensuring it complements the figure without distracting from it.
step 07
Add final highlights and details to bring the portrait to life.

color palette

primary · raw umber · burnt umber · titanium white

secondary · yellow ochre · ivory black

Achieve skin tones by mixing white, umber, and a touch of yellow ochre. Use varying ratios to create highlights and shadows. Darken colors by adding small amounts of black or burnt umber.

techniques