This fine art counted cross stitch pattern entitled The Holy Family designed from a painting by William-Adolphe Bouguereau portrays the family unit and love between the Virgin Mary and her son Jesus as she holds him, and furthermore Jesus giving John the Baptist a "holy kiss" solidifying hope, protection, love and guidance. In Christianity, the "holy kiss" is given between believers in the Christian faith as a brother or sister kiss among believers. On the ground near Mary we see a basket of wool she has rolled into balls for making garments and other items for the household. In the background we can see a tree with thick dark green leaves and a mountainscape. Only full cross stitches are used in our patterns. No blended colors are used. We only use an abundance of solid colors as it produces a more realistic effect.
Artist: William Adolphe Bouguereau
Stitch Count: 324w x 404h
Fabric: Aida, Antique White
Four approximate finished sizes:
14,16,18 and 22 Count
| Final Pattern Sizes: |
| 14 Count, 23-1/8w X 28-3/4h in |
| 16 Count, 20-1/4w X 25-1/4h in |
| 18 Count, 18w X 22-3/8h in (Kit comes in 18 count size) |
| 22 Count, 14-5/8w X 18-1/4h in |
*Please Note: The above dimensions do not include frame or mat.
Number of Colors Used: 140
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.
