Francisco de Goya, 200th Anniversary of Birth

Spain · 1960 · 25c

This stamp commemorates the 200th anniversary of the birth of the renowned Spanish painter Francisco de Goya. The design features a portrait of the artist, capturing his intense and thoughtful expression, characteristic of his later self-portraits.

Issued under the Franco regime, this stamp celebrated one of Spain's most important cultural figures, reflecting a national pride in its artistic heritage during a period of political isolation.