common1945-1980

Jesus do Matosinhos Sanctuary Bicentennial

Name: Jesus do Matosinhos Sanctuary Bicentennial
Brand: Brazil

Brazil · 1960 · Cr$ 2,50

A 1960 Brazilian stamp featuring a detailed depiction of the statue of Bom Jesus de Matosinhos, with 'BRASIL' at the top and 'Cr$ 2,50' at the bottom.

Issued in 1960, this stamp commemorates the 200th anniversary of the Sanctuary of Bom Jesus de Matosinhos in Congonhas, Brazil, a UNESCO World Heritage site renowned for its Baroque sculptures by Aleijadinho.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Themes

religious architecture commemorative sculpture

Catalog Numbers

sg1006

scott889

michel960

Image: <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.flickr.com/people/35902845@N08">Mark Morgan</a> from Port of Spain, Trinidad · License: Public domain

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