Antique Medieval Heraldic Lion Rampant Small Heraldic Samplers Monochrome Counted Cross Stich Pattern PDF Format

For sale is Antique Heraldic Lion Rampant Small Samplers Monochrome Counted Cross Stich Pattern in PDF Format.

The lion is a common charge in heraldry. It traditionally symbolizes courage, nobility, royalty, strength, stateliness and valour, because historically the lion has been regarded as the "king of beasts".

The purpose of heraldry in the was to identify people with bold images over the outside of their . Since a lot of people started putting lions on their coats of arms, they placed them in a lot of different positions and in every color used in heraldry. In France and Germany, they even made patterns of colors on some of their lions, as if they were painted.

Although there are many attitudes or positions now used in heraldry, very few of these were known to medieval heralds, who simply wanted to draw a lion to fill the space provided on the shield. A "lion rampant" is shown in this design - standing upright with forepaws raised. The position of the hind legs varies according to local custom: the lion may stand with both hind legs braced wide apart, or on only one, with the other also raised to strike. The word rampant is often left out of the description, especially in medieval heraldry, because this is the most usual position of beasts that hunt. Below Lion there a 5 small different heraldic symbols are shown.

Monochrome picture means using black and white colors OR variations of tones of the same color. Also some can say that monochrome image consists of a single color against neutral background.

This design is done for 2 colors of your choice. If you choose your own colors for cross stitching this design – the result will be different. DMC color(s) are suggested, not binding/obligatory and can be changed per your needs or preferences.

Please, note that design images are shown on different colors of aida fabric for your visual on how different colors of background change the whole design. Feel free to choose any background color for your personal preference.

Pattern description:

Pattern #CR_242
Format – digital PDF file
Fabric – 14 Count
Size – 241w x 157h stitches – 17 1/8” w x 11 1/8" h