Great Britain 1986 Christmas, Madonna and Child by Bellini
United Kingdom · 1986 · 18p
This 1986 Christmas stamp from Great Britain features a detail from the painting "The Madonna of the Meadow" by the Italian Renaissance artist Giovanni Bellini. The design focuses on the tender depiction of the Virgin Mary holding the infant Jesus. The stamp was part of the annual Christmas issue, a long-standing tradition in British philately.
Issued during the reign of Queen Elizabeth II, this stamp reflects the Royal Mail's tradition of using classical religious art for its Christmas issues, celebrating both cultural heritage and the festive season.
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Photogravure
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