Regular and Large print chart included
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Experience the luminous beauty and refined elegance of Victorian classical art with A Coign of Vantage by Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema. This breathtaking full-coverage cross stitch pattern from Serenity Stitchworks captures a serene moment overlooking the Mediterranean, where elegantly dressed women gather on a marble terrace high above the sea.
Painted in 1895, A Coign of Vantage showcases Alma-Tadema at the height of his artistic mastery. Renowned for his exquisitely detailed depictions of life inspired by ancient Greece and Rome, Alma-Tadema became one of the most celebrated painters of the Victorian Classical Revival movement. His paintings are admired for their luminous marble architecture, glowing Mediterranean light, archaeological precision, and luxurious textures.
In this composition, flowing classical garments, delicate floral crowns, and brilliant blue sea tones combine to create a peaceful atmosphere filled with beauty and quiet conversation. The striking contrast between the cool white marble and the soft pastel drapery gives the artwork exceptional visual depth, while the subtle details of the distant ships and sculptural elements invite the viewer into an idealized ancient world.
This museum-quality cross-stitch pattern has been carefully charted to preserve the soft painterly transitions, atmospheric lighting, and intricate classical details of the original artwork. The luminous palette and elegant composition make this an especially rewarding project for advanced stitchers and lovers of fine art.
Perfect for admirers of Victorian classicism, Greco-Roman themes, elegant feminine portraiture, and museum-quality artistic cross-stitch designs, A Coign of Vantage offers a sophisticated and timeless stitching experience.
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Design Size:
223w x 324h stitches
Types of Stitches:
Full stitches only, no half or quarter stitches, no backstitching
Level of Difficulty:
Advanced
Sewn Design Size:
14 count: 15.93 x 23.14 inches - 405mm x 588mm
18 count: 12.39 x 18.00 inches - 315mm x 457mm
20 count: 11.15 x 16.20 inches - 283mm x 411mm
22 count: 10.14 x 14.73 inches - 257mm x 374mm
Fabric size necessary for design:
Add six inches to both length and width (3" on each side)
Number of floss colors in the design: 78 (DMC cotton floss) No blended colors.
