plate no. 9104

Spaarnwoude

chalk, ink, paperBaroquecityscapebuildingschurchfigureslandscapevillagetrees

some experience helpful

Recreating this drawing will help students develop skills in linear perspective, composition, and using a limited palette to create depth and form. It's a good exercise in simplifying complex scenes into basic shapes and lines.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic shapes of the buildings and the church tower, paying attention to their relative sizes and positions.
step 02
Establish the horizon line and the perspective lines converging towards it.
step 03
Add the main lines defining the buildings' structures, using a consistent line weight.
step 04
Sketch in the trees and figures, simplifying their forms.
step 05
Use hatching and cross-hatching to create shadows and define the forms of the buildings and trees.
step 06
Add details like windows, doors, and roof tiles, keeping them simple and stylized.
step 07
Strengthen the darker areas with more layers of hatching to create contrast.
step 08
Add final touches and refine the lines as needed.

color palette

primary · sepia ink · raw umber

secondary · ivory black · burnt sienna

Vary the ink wash by diluting with water for lighter tones and adding more pigment for darker areas. Use a touch of burnt sienna to warm up the sepia in some areas.

techniques