plate no. 7046

The New World, from the 'Foresteria' (Guesthouse)

frescoRococogenre paintingfiguresarchitectureflagsskyseacrowd

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in depicting figures in a crowd and creating atmospheric perspective with muted colors. It also provides practice in rendering architectural details and flags.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement of the main figures and architectural elements.
step 02
Establish the horizon line and the basic shapes of the sky and sea.
step 03
Block in the main color masses for the buildings, figures, and flags using thin washes.
step 04
Begin adding details to the figures, focusing on their costumes and postures.
step 05
Develop the architectural details, paying attention to the light and shadow.
step 06
Refine the sky and sea, creating a sense of depth and atmosphere.
step 07
Add final details and highlights to the figures and buildings.
step 08
Glaze with thin washes to unify the colors and create a sense of age.

color palette

primary · raw umber · titanium white · Prussian blue

secondary · yellow ochre · burnt sienna · ivory black

Achieve the muted tones by mixing white with small amounts of raw umber, burnt sienna, and Prussian blue. Use yellow ochre and burnt sienna for the buildings and figures' clothing.

techniques