Regular and Large print chart included
PatternKeeper compatible
Step into the quiet beauty of a Northern Renaissance winter with Winter Landscape with a Bird-trap by Pieter Brueghel the Younger, now transformed into a museum-quality full-coverage cross stitch pattern by Serenity Stitchworks.
Based on one of the most beloved winter scenes in Flemish art, this masterpiece captures a frozen village alive with activity beneath pale winter skies. Skaters glide across the ice, villagers gather near snow-covered cottages, and bare trees frame the peaceful countryside in a composition filled with atmosphere, storytelling, and remarkable detail.
Pieter Brueghel the Younger, son of the legendary Pieter Bruegel the Elder, became known for preserving and reinterpreting his father’s iconic compositions. Winter Landscape with a Bird-trap remains one of the most celebrated examples of Flemish winter painting, blending everyday rural life with subtle symbolism and breathtaking seasonal atmosphere.
The scene is filled with charming details waiting to be discovered — children skating, villagers carrying firewood, birds perched among tangled branches, and distant church towers rising beyond the snowy fields. The restrained palette of soft grays, muted browns, icy whites, and delicate earth tones creates a serene and timeless elegance that translates beautifully into cross stitch.
This artistic cross-stitch design has been carefully charted to preserve the intricate winter textures, delicate branches, atmospheric depth, and narrative richness of the original painting. The result is a deeply immersive stitching experience perfect for lovers of historical art and seasonal landscapes.
Perfect for admirers of Flemish Renaissance art, winter landscapes, historical village scenes, and museum-quality artistic cross-stitch designs, Winter Landscape with a Bird-trap brings timeless seasonal beauty and quiet storytelling 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.
- Take a look at the floss list before buying a chart. Click on this link - FLOSS LIST - to view the floss list.
- Advanced cross stitch instructions and a floss amount conversion chart are included in the pattern.
- We guarantee our charts 100%. If you are not happy with your purchase please send us a message.
This chart is a Digital Download. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader, which is a free program, to read and print out the file. If you don't have Acrobat Reader CLICK HERE to download. After your purchase is complete you will receive an e-mail with instructions to download your file. You will also have access to the download file when you are logged into your Serenity Stitchworks account.
Design Size:
360w x 248h stitches
Types of Stitches:
Full stitches only, no half or quarter stitches, no backstitching
Level of Difficulty:
Advanced
Sewn Design Size:
14 count: 25.71 x 17.71 inches - 653mm x 450mm
18 count: 20.00 x 13.78 inches - 508mm x 350mm
20 count: 18.00 x 12.40 inches - 457mm x 315mm
22 count: 16.36 x 11.27 inches - 416mm x 286mm
Fabric size necessary for design:
Add six inches to both length and width (3" on each side)
Number of floss colors in the design: 64 (DMC cotton floss) No blended colors.
