plate no. 5577

Portrait of Marie De Rohan, Duchess of Chevreuse

oilBaroqueportraitfiguredeerlandscapedressdogtrees

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in figure painting, drapery, and creating a sense of depth through atmospheric perspective. It also provides practice in rendering realistic textures and subtle color variations.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 20 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Create a rough sketch of the composition, focusing on the placement of the figure, deer, and background elements.
step 02
Block in the main shapes with thin washes of color, establishing the overall value structure.
step 03
Begin refining the figure, paying attention to the proportions and anatomy.
step 04
Develop the drapery, using highlights and shadows to create a sense of volume and movement.
step 05
Paint the deer, focusing on its anatomy and the subtle variations in its coat color.
step 06
Add details to the background, creating a sense of depth through atmospheric perspective.
step 07
Refine the details of the face, hands, and other focal points.
step 08
Add final highlights and shadows to enhance the overall realism and drama.

color palette

primary · raw umber · titanium white · alizarin crimson · yellow ochre

secondary · viridian · ivory black · cadmium yellow

Mix various shades of brown and gray by combining raw umber, titanium white, and small amounts of alizarin crimson and yellow ochre. Achieve the green of the dress by mixing viridian with yellow ochre and white. Use alizarin crimson and white for the pink dress.

techniques