This fine art counted cross-stitch pattern entitled Death of the Dragon designed from a painting by Evelyn De Morgan shows a radiant, multi-winged celestial being descending to triumph over serpentine darkness. In this scene, the artist wanted to emphasize the spiritual victory of hope and divine intervention over the forces of despair and evil, a theme she often explored through intricate allegory. The visual palette is a breathtaking explosion of luminous golds and soft pinks emanating from the central figure, dramatically contrasted by the deep, bruised purples of the sky and the rich, earthy reds of the vanquished dragon’s coils. This pattern is for lovers of Symbolism and Pre-Raphaelite art like myself who appreciate complex, large-scale compositions and the powerful way 19th-century artists used mythical imagery to address profound human struggles. The scene captures the pure essence of a divine reckoning, where the dawn of a new era breaks over a landscape finally freed from shadow. 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: Evelyn De Morgan
Stitch Count:432w x 305h
Fabric: Aida, Antique White
Four approximate finished sizes:
14,16,18 and 22 Count
| Final Pattern Sizes: |
| 14 Count, 30-3/4w X 21-3/4h in |
| 16 Count, 27w X 19h in |
| 18 Count, 24w X 16-7/8h in (Kit comes in 18 count size) |
| 22 Count, 19-5/8w X 13-3/4h in |
*Please Note: The above dimensions do not include frame or mat.
Number of Colors Used: 150
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.
