This fine art counted cross-stitch pattern, entitled 'The Ruined Castle,' designed from a painting by Barend Cornelis Koekkoek, shows a dilapidated castle in the throes of fading away. Sadly what once was the epitome of grandeur has now been reduced to a state of disrepair. The castle sits up high on a hill. Travelers walking toward it and away from it are greeted with a spectacular sky that seems to touch the ground with large billowy masses of clouds against a bluish and periwinkle sky pelted with bouts of early snow. The wind has picked up and is blowing through the tall trees, and the birds in the air don't seem to mind, watching the entire scene from above. The greenery of the surrounding vegetation and shrubs is lush in colors of dark green and rust. The scene has the quality of a nature fairytale as seen by the artist, who was known for his legendary landscapes. 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: Barend Cornelis Koekkoek
Stitch Count: 432w x 315h
Fabric: Aida, Antique White
Four approximate finished sizes:
14,16,18, and 22 Count
| Final Pattern Sizes: |
| 14 Count, 30-3/4w X 23-1/2h in |
| 16 Count, 27w X 19-5/8h in |
| 18 Count, 24w X 17-1/2h in (Kit comes in 18 count size) |
| 22 Count, 19-5/8w X 14-1/4h in |
*Please Note: The above dimensions do not include frame or mat.
Number of Colors Used: 173
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.
