Australia 2003 Christmas, Madonna and Child by Sassoferrato

Australia · 2003 · 45c

This stamp was issued for Christmas 2003 and features a detail from the painting 'The Virgin and Child' by the Italian Baroque artist Giovanni Battista Salvi da Sassoferrato. The artwork depicts the Virgin Mary tenderly holding the infant Jesus, a classic and serene representation of the Madonna and Child theme. The design is framed with a simple border and the denomination.

Part of Australia's annual Christmas stamp series, this issue continues the tradition of featuring both religious and secular themes to celebrate the holiday season.