Regular and Large print chart included
PatternKeeper compatible
Experience the profound peace and spiritual beauty of Christ Blessing the Little Child by Carl Bloch, now transformed into a moving full-coverage cross stitch pattern from Serenity Stitchworks. Painted in 1873, this deeply reverent composition portrays Christ standing protectively beside a small child, radiating compassion, gentleness, and divine light.
Danish painter Carl Bloch became one of the most beloved religious artists of the 19th century, celebrated for his emotionally powerful Biblical scenes and extraordinary technical mastery. His paintings are admired for their realism, luminous lighting, and deeply human portrayals of sacred subjects. In Christ Blessing the Little Child, Bloch combines classical composition with quiet emotional intimacy, creating a timeless image of protection, innocence, and spiritual comfort.
The flowing white robes, soft halo glow, and gentle expression of Christ create a striking focal point against the darker architectural background. The child’s vulnerable stance and simple garment reinforce the painting’s message of compassion and divine care. The subtle tonal transitions, luminous drapery, and serene atmosphere translate beautifully into cross stitch, resulting in a meaningful and visually stunning finished piece.
This museum-quality cross-stitch pattern has been carefully charted to preserve the soft lighting, delicate skin tones, and graceful realism of the original artwork. The elegant composition and spiritual symbolism make this an especially rewarding project for stitchers who appreciate sacred art and inspirational imagery.
The original artwork is housed at St. Nicholas Church in Holbæk, Denmark.
Perfect for admirers of religious artwork, Biblical imagery, inspirational portraiture, and museum-quality artistic cross-stitch designs, Christ Blessing the Little Child brings timeless faith, peace, and spiritual beauty to your stitching collection.
- This chart is available in two formats - regular and large print. Once you make your purchase you will have access to both.
- Available for immediate download in pdf format.
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Design Size:
178w 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: 12.71 x 23.14 inches - 323mm x 588mm
18 count: 9.89 x 18.00 inches - 251mm x 457mm
20 count: 8.90 x 16.20 inches - 226mm x 411mm
22 count: 8.09 x 14.73 inches - 206mm 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: 67 (DMC cotton floss) No blended colors.
