This fine art counted cross-stitch pattern entitled A Venetian Gaming House in 16th Century designed from a painting by Valentine Cameron Prinsep shows a crowded, dimly lit hall where players lean over a red-covered card table amidst an intense, tense atmosphere. The stifling room depicted in this pattern carries the thick, heavy scent of old parchment, spilled wine, and beeswax candles, capturing the raw tension of the gamble at its peak beauty. I am sure you will be mesmerized by the deep, dramatic shadows and the rich crimson fabric that anchors this chaotic scene. In fact, translating these layered fabrics and expressive faces onto cloth will prove incredibly rewarding. Only full cross stitches are used in our patterns. No blended colors are used. Instead, we use a variety of solid colors to achieve a more realistic effect.
Artist: Valentine Cameron Prinsep
Stitch Count: 360w x 237h
Fabric: Aida, Antique White
Four approximate finished sizes:
14,16,18 and 22 Count
| Final Pattern Sizes: |
| 14 Count, 25-5/8w X 16-7/8h in |
| 16 Count, 22-1/2w X 14-3/4h in |
| 18 Count, 20w X 13-1/8h in (Kit comes in 18 count size) |
| 22 Count, 16-1/4w X 10-3/4h in |
*Please Note: The above dimensions do not include frame or mat.
Number of Colors Used: 125
What you will receive!!! Our patterns arrive with a color visual photo of finished design, wash and care instructions, handy tips for working the pattern, instruction sheet detailing color of fabric, sizes, a complete color listing including number of skeins to purchase. The pages are safely enclosed in a clear, reclosable polybag.