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Deja vu?
Hi Andrey,
That's funny, I remember replying to this also--but here goes again.
The thing that appeals to me most about this portrait is the grouping of the figures and the way you have captured the love between the mother and her daughters. The composition is basically symmetrical--mother flanked on each side by her daughters--but you have arranged it with enough variations to make it interesting without being contrived.
One thing that stands out for me is the inconsistency in the modelling of the features. Right away, I think "If he can model the woman's features with that much accuracy and skill, why did he not take as much care with the daughters' features?" This also applies to the proportions of limbs to head, one head to another, and general measuring issues.
There is something unnatural about the way the woman's dress meets her chest. If you could post some closeups, it would be easier to see.
I agree with others about the background. The gold clashes and competes with the figures, and it also pushes forward, destroying the illusion of space. A cooler, darker color would work better, I think.
Once these issues are dealt with, the incredibly fine aspects of this portrait will sing out!
Alex
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