The Scarlett Letter tells us:" This design was inspired by an early eighteenth century English canvaswork picture executed in tent and counted satin stitches.
It illustrates a stylized "Tree of Life": a brilliant example of needle-painting with the meticulous shading of embroidery threads on linen, illuminating various exotic creatures and plants, inspired by the new discoveries of mariners and men of science as excursions to the west teased and opened the minds of embroiderers more than three centuries ago."

The stitch count for this design is 320 W x 340 H. Cross stitch and satin stitches are incorporated within the design.

Sample was stitched on 40 count linen and stitched with Silk thread.  A DMC conversion is included with the chart.