plate no. 0036

The Butcher`s Shop

oil, canvasBaroquegenre paintingbutchersmeatfiguresinteriorshopanimals

experienced study

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in rendering realistic figures and drapery, as well as capturing the textures of meat and other materials. It also provides practice in creating a believable sense of depth and atmosphere.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 25 hrs

approach — 7 steps

step 01
Create a rough sketch of the composition, focusing on the placement of the figures and the hanging meat.
step 02
Block in the main shapes and values using thin washes of color.
step 03
Begin to refine the figures, paying attention to anatomy and drapery.
step 04
Add details to the meat, focusing on capturing the textures and colors.
step 05
Develop the background, creating a sense of depth and atmosphere.
step 06
Refine the lighting and shadows, adding highlights and dark accents.
step 07
Add final details and adjustments to complete the painting.

color palette

primary · raw umber · burnt sienna · titanium white

secondary · cadmium red · yellow ochre · ivory black

Mix various shades of brown and red by combining raw umber, burnt sienna, cadmium red, and yellow ochre. Use white to lighten the colors and black to darken them. Achieve the fleshy tones of the meat by mixing reds, browns, and whites.

techniques