This fine art counted cross-stitch pattern entitled Ariadne in Naxos designed from a painting by Evelyn De Morgan shows the abandoned Cretan princess reclining in sorrow upon the shore, her vibrant robes cascading around her as she gazes toward the horizon. In this scene, Ariadne is experiencing profound solitude and melancholy after being left behind by Theseus, using the expansive, desolate beach to mirror her internal state of desertion. The visual palette is a striking study in contrasts, featuring the bold, saturated crimson of her dress and the rich, golden ochre of her heavy drapery against the pale sands and the soft, hazy blues of the Aegean Sea. This pattern is for lovers of Greek mythology and Pre-Raphaelite art who appreciate emotional depth and atmospheric coastal landscapes. The scene captures the silence of a lonely morning on the island, where the only sound is the gentle, rhythmic lap of the tide against the shells on the sand. 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: 396w x 233h
Fabric: Aida, Antique White
Four approximate finished sizes:
14,16,18 and 22 Count
| Final Pattern Sizes: |
| 14 Count, 28-1/4w X 16-5/8h in |
| 16 Count, 24-3/4w X 14-1/2h in |
| 18 Count, 22w X 12-7/8h in (Kit comes in 18 count size) |
| 22 Count, 18w X 10-1/2h in |
*Please Note: The above dimensions do not include frame or mat.
Number of Colors Used: 134
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.
