Originals in this selection, Classical, Gesso.
Formats from 50 x 70 to 100 x 76 cm.
Workshop craft
The classical panel picture begins with gesso: chalk, glue, many sanded layers. Anyone seeking classical paintings with gesso for sale finds pictures standing in the tradition of the old workshops.
In classical painting the ground is as important as the motif. Gesso is applied in thin coats, dried and sanded until the surface feels like ivory. On it, details, glazes and fine gradients can be painted that stand for years.
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Motifs and structure
Classically painted are still lifes, portraits, landscapes and mythological scenes. The structure follows clear lines, the light falls evenly, proportions agree. Gesso makes colors bright and deep, especially in skin and sky.
Frame and room
Classical pictures feel at home in rooms with wood, plasterwork or plain white. A profiled frame in gold or walnut underlines the character. Watch for a stable fitting, since panel pictures with gesso are heavier than pure canvas works.