plate no. 2083

Winterlandschap met schaatsers nabij de stadsmuren.

oil, panelBaroquelandscapewinterlandscapefiguresbuildingsicesky

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in atmospheric perspective and rendering complex architectural forms with subtle color variations. Students will also learn to depict figures in motion and create a sense of depth in a landscape.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 15 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes of the buildings, figures, and landscape, paying attention to perspective.
step 02
Block in the sky with light blues and grays, creating a sense of atmospheric perspective.
step 03
Establish the base colors for the buildings, using a mix of browns and oranges.
step 04
Add details to the buildings, such as windows, roofs, and snow-covered surfaces.
step 05
Paint the figures, focusing on their poses and clothing.
step 06
Render the ice with varying shades of white, gray, and blue, adding reflections and textures.
step 07
Add final details, such as trees, fences, and other small elements.
step 08
Glaze with thin layers to unify the colors and create depth.

color palette

primary · burnt umber · titanium white · ultramarine blue

secondary · yellow ochre · cadmium red · ivory black

Mix browns and grays by combining burnt umber, ultramarine blue, and titanium white. Use yellow ochre and cadmium red to create warm tones for the buildings and figures. Add ivory black to darken colors and create shadows.

techniques