Canada 1988 Christmas, Madonna and Child by Bernardino Luini

Name: Canada 1988 Christmas, Madonna and Child by Bernardino Luini
Brand: Canada

Canada · 1988 · 37¢

This 1988 Christmas stamp features a detail from the painting "Madonna and Child" by Italian Renaissance artist Bernardino Luini. The artwork, housed in the National Gallery of Canada, portrays a tender moment between Mary and the infant Jesus. The stamp's design elegantly frames the classic masterpiece, highlighting its serene beauty for the holiday season.

Issued as part of Canada's annual Christmas series, this stamp reflects the tradition of featuring classical religious art to celebrate the holiday, making masterpieces from national collections accessible to the public.

Printing Method

Lithography

Themes

christmas religion art painting madonna-and-child

Catalog Numbers

scott1103

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.5

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.25

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.1

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.