plate no. 5652

Zwei Kinder Bei Der Mahlzeit

oil, canvasBaroquegenre paintingfigureschildrenbowltableinteriorspoon

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in portraiture, particularly rendering realistic skin tones and facial expressions, as well as understanding chiaroscuro and creating depth through value changes.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 15 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement and proportions of the figures and the bowl.
step 02
Establish the dark background with a thin wash of dark brown or black.
step 03
Block in the main shapes of the figures and the bowl with mid-tone colors.
step 04
Begin to build up the values, adding highlights and shadows to create form.
step 05
Focus on the faces, paying close attention to the subtle variations in skin tone and the details of the eyes, nose, and mouth.
step 06
Add details to the clothing and the bowl, using small brushstrokes to create texture.
step 07
Refine the edges and blend the colors to create a smooth, realistic finish.
step 08
Add final highlights and shadows to enhance the sense of depth and dimension.

color palette

primary · burnt umber · raw sienna · titanium white · cadmium red

secondary · yellow ochre · ivory black

Mix various browns and earth tones by combining burnt umber, raw sienna, and yellow ochre. Use white to lighten these colors and create highlights. Add small amounts of red to warm up skin tones.

techniques

·chiaroscuro
·glazing
·portraiture
·blending
·scumbling

common pitfalls

→Overworking the details too early in the process.
→Failing to establish a strong value structure.
→Using colors that are too saturated.
→Not paying enough attention to the proportions of the figures.

materials

surface · stretched canvas

required

·stretched canvas
·oil paints (burnt umber, raw sienna, titanium white, cadmium red, yellow ochre, ivory black)
·linseed oil
·turpentine or odorless mineral spirits
·palette
·assorted brushes (round and flat)
·palette knife
·rags