Hungary, 1968, Paintings from the Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest

Hungary · 1968 · 1 Ft

This stamp features "The Rest on the Flight into Egypt" by the Italian Baroque painter Orazio Gentileschi. The artwork, housed in the Museum of Fine Arts in Budapest (Szépművészeti Múzeum), depicts the Holy Family during their journey. This issue was part of a larger series showcasing masterpieces from the museum's collection.

Issued during the Hungarian People's Republic era, this series highlighted the nation's cultural treasures and artistic heritage, making fine art accessible to the general public through postage.