The Concert by Old Master Gerrit van Honthorst Counted Cross Stitch Pattern

Counted Cross Stitch Chart Specifics:

• This is a pattern that is used to sew and to create a counted cross stitch picture.
• COUNTED CROSS STITCH PATTERN Charted for 14 count fabric and DMC Cotton Floss.
• Finished size is 16 inches (224 Stitches) by 12 inches (168 Stitches).
• Chart uses up to 40 colors DMC Cotton Floss. Full stitches only. No half stitches and no backstitching necessary.
• We provide two charts both printed in black ink on bright white 11" by 17" paper. Chart #1 is a single page chart. Chart #2 (tired eyes) is a 4-page enlarged chart that eases eye strain.

Note to Stitchers: You will receive a chart that is of the entire image including the background. You can stitch the background or stitch on your choice of a 14-count solid cloth and create a raised embossed effect.

***This is not a kit. No Floss, Thread or fabric are included***

What inspired this pattern:

Gerrit van Honthorst (1592–1656) was a prominent Dutch Golden Age painter and a leading figure among the Utrecht Caravaggisti. After traveling to Rome early in his career, he was deeply influenced by the dramatic realism of Caravaggio, adopting his striking use of chiaroscuro (the strong contrast between light and shadow). Honthorst became particularly famous for his mastery of artificially lit, nocturnal scenes—often featuring musicians, tavern gatherings, and candlelit faces—which earned him the Italian nickname Gherardo delle Notti ("Gerard of the Nights"). Later in his career, he shifted his focus and achieved widespread international success as a highly sought-after portraitist for European royalty.