Australia 1970 Christmas - Madonna and Child by Correggio
Australia · 1970 · 6c
This stamp was issued for Christmas 1970 and features a detail from the painting 'Madonna and Child' by the Italian Renaissance artist Antonio da Correggio. The artwork, also known as 'La Zingarella' (The Gypsy Girl), depicts a tender moment between Mary and the infant Jesus. The stamp's design focuses on the central figures, rendered in rich colors against a dark background.
Issued during a period when traditional religious art was a common theme for Christmas stamps worldwide, this stamp reflects Australia's participation in that global philatelic tradition.
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Photogravure
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