plate no. 5681

Portrait of Johana De Geer-trip with Daughter

canvas, oilBaroqueportraitportraitmotherchilddraperycolumnpearls

experienced study

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in portraiture, including accurate skin tone mixing and rendering of fabrics with subtle folds and highlights. It also provides practice in depicting textures like pearls and fine details.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 25 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on proportions and placement of figures.
step 02
Establish the background with broad strokes, defining the drapery and column.
step 03
Block in the main shapes of the figures, paying attention to light and shadow.
step 04
Begin refining the skin tones, using thin layers of paint and subtle blending.
step 05
Develop the details of the clothing, including the folds and textures of the fabrics.
step 06
Add highlights and shadows to create depth and dimension.
step 07
Paint the details of the jewelry and other accessories.
step 08
Refine the overall composition and make any necessary adjustments.

color palette

primary · ivory black · titanium white · cadmium red · yellow ochre

secondary · ultramarine blue · burnt umber · raw sienna

Achieve skin tones by mixing white, yellow ochre, and a touch of red. Use burnt umber and ultramarine blue for the dark blacks of the dress. Mix red with burnt umber and a touch of black for the drapery.

techniques