Canada 1966 5¢ Praying Hands

Canada · 1966 · 5¢

This stamp features a detailed engraving of the famous 'Praying Hands' (Betende Hände), a pen-and-ink drawing by the German artist Albrecht Dürer. The design is rendered in a single dark brown color, emphasizing the intricate lines and shading of the original artwork. It was issued as part of the Christmas series for 1966.

Issued for Christmas 1966, this stamp reflects a common practice of using classical religious art for holiday postage. Dürer's 'Praying Hands' is one of the most recognized and reproduced religious images in the Western world.