Australia 1999 Christmas, Madonna and Child by Sassoferrato
Australia · 1999 · 45c
This stamp was issued for Christmas 1999 and features a detail from the painting "The Virgin and Child" by the Italian Baroque artist Giovanni Battista Salvi da Sassoferrato. The artwork, housed in the National Gallery of Victoria, depicts a tender moment between Mary and the infant Jesus, a classic religious theme for holiday postage.
Issued at the end of the millennium, this stamp reflects Australia's tradition of releasing both secular and religious-themed stamps for the Christmas season, catering to the diverse cultural makeup of the country.
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Photogravure
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