Description
Byzantine King and Queen with a White Figure Paint by Numbers Kit
This canvas feels like a wall in an ancient chapel. It is assembled from overlapping panels, some of gold leaf, some of deep red, some of blue mosaic, and across them a quiet drama unfolds. In the upper right a crowned king in a red and gold robe sits with his head bowed, one hand resting on his knee. On the left, a queen in a pale blue gown and golden circlet stands looking down. Below them, a figure in flowing white robes and a veil stands before a golden arch, arms slightly raised, while a small grey robed figure kneels at the very bottom of the frame.
The gold is what gives this canvas its weight, and it is genuinely satisfying to build. You work with warm yellows, ochres, warm browns and bright highlights, and the trick is in the contrast between the flat gilt panels and the small gleaming edges. Between the gold sections, the deep reds and blues give your eyes a rest, and the figures offer soft, carefully shaded passages of fabric and skin.
What Is Included in the Kit
- One pre-printed canvas with numbered sections, sized 16×20 inches
- 24 numbered acrylic paint pots with golds, reds, blues and soft fabric tones
- Three professional detail brushes for the faces, robes and gold ornament
- A colour reference sheet showing the completed artwork
- Printed instructions suitable for complete beginners
Sizes and Options
Available as a 16×20 inch canvas with a 24 colour palette. Choose No Frame – Rolled if you would like to frame the finished piece yourself, or Pre-Stretched Frame if you would rather begin right away and hang it as soon as it dries.
Sacred, Golden and Utterly Timeless
The finished canvas looks like a panel rescued from a cathedral, and the gold makes it feel ancient and valuable. It suits a study, living room, dining room, hallway or library, and it looks magnificent in a dark frame against deep walls. A superb gift for lovers of medieval art, history and richly ornamented painting.