Ancient Ethiopian Paintings: The Annunciation
Ethiopia · 1967 · 10c
This stamp is part of the 'Ancient Ethiopian Paintings' series issued in 1967. It features a reproduction of a traditional Ethiopian Orthodox painting depicting the Annunciation, where the Archangel Gabriel announces to the Virgin Mary that she will conceive and become the mother of Jesus. The artwork is characterized by its distinct, stylized figures and vibrant colors, typical of Ethiopian religious iconography.
Issued during the reign of Emperor Haile Selassie I, this series highlighted Ethiopia's rich and ancient Christian artistic heritage, which dates back to the 4th century AD. The stamps served to promote the nation's unique cultural identity on the world stage.
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Photogravure
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