Canada 1970 6c 'The Letter' by Gerard Terborch
Canada · 1970 · 6c
This stamp features a detail from the 17th-century painting 'The Letter' by Dutch Golden Age artist Gerard Terborch. The artwork, housed in the National Gallery of Canada, depicts a quiet, intimate domestic scene. The stamp was issued as part of Canada Post's annual Christmas series, connecting the theme of letter-writing with holiday greetings.
Issued in 1970, this stamp reflects a period when postal services frequently highlighted fine art from national collections, promoting cultural heritage and making famous artworks accessible to the public.
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Photogravure
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