plate no. 4705

Portrait of Maria Cornelisz, Wife of Silvester van Tongeren (1680 - 1719)

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experienced study

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in portraiture, drapery rendering, and creating atmospheric perspective. It will also improve their understanding of Baroque composition and color palettes.

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 the placement of the figures and main elements.
step 02
Establish the background with broad washes of dark browns and greens, creating depth.
step 03
Block in the main shapes of the figures, paying attention to proportions and gesture.
step 04
Begin layering in the local colors of the clothing, skin tones, and other objects.
step 05
Develop the light and shadow, focusing on creating form and volume.
step 06
Add details to the faces, clothing, and surrounding elements.
step 07
Refine the edges and blend the colors to create a smooth, realistic effect.
step 08
Add final highlights and details to bring the painting to life.

color palette

primary · ultramarine blue · burnt umber · titanium white

secondary · yellow ochre · cadmium red light · ivory black

Achieve the skin tones by mixing white, yellow ochre, and a touch of red. Create the dark greens by mixing burnt umber and ultramarine blue. Use white to lighten colors and create highlights.

techniques