plate no. 2619

Portret Van Een Zee-overste, Waarschijnlijk Vice-admiraal Aert Van Nes

canvas, oilBaroqueportraitportraitfiguremanclothingcolumnbackground

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in portraiture, including capturing likeness and rendering realistic skin tones, as well as understanding chiaroscuro and creating depth through subtle value changes.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 20 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Create a light sketch outlining the figure's pose and proportions.
step 02
Block in the main areas of color: skin, hair, clothing, and background.
step 03
Establish the light and shadow patterns on the face and clothing.
step 04
Refine the facial features, paying attention to subtle details.
step 05
Add details to the clothing, such as buttons, lace, and embroidery.
step 06
Work on the background, creating depth and atmosphere.
step 07
Add highlights and final touches to enhance the overall realism.
step 08
Glaze with thin layers of color to unify the painting and adjust values.

color palette

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

secondary · burnt sienna · cadmium yellow light · ultramarine blue

Mix skin tones using white, yellow ochre, and a touch of burnt sienna. Create darks by mixing black and umber. Use ultramarine blue to cool down shadows.

techniques