Regular and Large print chart included
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Bring the beauty and symbolism of Alphonse Mucha's Madonna of the Lilies to life with this stunning cross stitch pattern. Created in 1902, this ethereal masterpiece combines Mucha's celebrated Art Nouveau style with spiritual imagery, delicate floral motifs, and rich symbolic meaning.
The painting was commissioned as part of a proposed decorative program for a church in Jerusalem dedicated to the Virgin Mary. Mucha depicts a heavenly vision of the Madonna surrounded by luminous white lilies, long associated with purity, innocence, and devotion. At her feet sits a young girl dressed in traditional Slavic folk costume, holding a wreath of ivy leaves. Representing remembrance and earthly devotion, the girl provides a striking contrast to the Madonna's graceful, almost dreamlike presence. Though the church project was ultimately cancelled, this painting survives as the final completed version of Mucha's vision and remains part of the Mucha Trust collection.
A leading figure of the Art Nouveau movement, Mucha was known for his elegant compositions, flowing drapery, decorative floral elements, and idealized female figures. In Madonna of the Lilies, these hallmarks are beautifully combined with spiritual themes, creating a work that is both deeply symbolic and visually enchanting.
This pattern is perfect for stitchers who appreciate Art Nouveau design, religious symbolism, floral imagery, and the timeless beauty of Mucha's work.
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Design Size:
262w x 360h stitches
Types of Stitches:
Full stitches only, no half or quarter stitches, no backstitching
Level of Difficulty:
Advanced
Sewn Design Size:
14 count: 18.71 x 25.71 inches - 457mm x 653mm
18 count: 14.56 x 20.00 inches - 370mm x 508mm
20 count: 13.10 x 18.00 inches - 333mm x 457mm
22 count: 11.91 x 16.36 inches - 302mm x 416mm
Fabric size necessary for design:
Add six inches to both length and width (3" on each side)
Number of floss colors in the design: 71 (DMC cotton floss) No blended colors.
