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Egg tempera and oil on board. I saw the original by Mantegna in the National Gallery in London and it became one of my fav classical paintings. I studied how it was created and tried to use the same technique, I did not follow the original to strictly as i was more interested in the technique of the old master. Layers of white tempera built up separated by oil washes, this addad depth and tone using the white only. I used about 6 layers, not nearly enough to produce the fabulous effect of the original. Tuccia was one of the vestal virgins and when her chastity was questioned she proved her innocence by carrying a sieve of water from the Tiber to the temple of Vesta. Original painted in circa 1495 [link]
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*crayonmaniac May 6, 2012  Professional Digital Artist
omg this is beautiful, why did i never see that one, well done mark
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*markstewart May 7, 2012   Traditional Artist
Thanks, it's an old student piece and i sort of messed up her face but i have wanted to develop this with another piece and your photo is perfect for that. I'm glad you like it :D
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*crayonmaniac May 7, 2012  Professional Digital Artist
did you see that i kinda adapted it to give you 2 views, now you can chose, waw it will be great when you that again, i cannot wait
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~photospider Dec 8, 2011
Interesting!And beautiful...
I try something similar, but with "sepia watercolour"
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Mood: Love *Alsdale Nov 15, 2011  Hobbyist Traditional Artist
This is stunning. I'm a big fan of your portraits, but it's always nice to see something a little different. As usual, your incredible mastery of art comes shining through! And I love that you stuck to the original technique :)
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*markstewart Nov 16, 2011   Traditional Artist
Thank you, i have been very obsessed with pencil portraiture this year. I dusted off my paints but had to dispose of them due to their age (hardened) :(. Once i can afford to replace them i shall crack on and try other projects. I appreciate your kind comment, it means a lot, thank you :)
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Mood: Joy *darkallegiance666 Nov 15, 2011
Beautiful work!!
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*markstewart Nov 16, 2011   Traditional Artist
Thanks :)
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Mood: Love ~Comicalfreakazoid Nov 14, 2011   General Artist
oh very beautiful!
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*markstewart Nov 16, 2011   Traditional Artist
Thank you :)
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