Mikalojus Konstantinas Čiurlionis, 'The Altar'

Lithuania · 1999 · 2 L

This stamp features 'The Altar' (Aukas), a 1909 painting by the renowned Lithuanian artist and composer Mikalojus Konstantinas Čiurlionis. The artwork is a prime example of his symbolist style, depicting a mystical, monumental structure against a dramatic sky, blending elements of nature, architecture, and spirituality.

Issued in 1999, this stamp celebrates the rich cultural heritage of Lithuania by honoring one of its most important national artists, M. K. Čiurlionis, whose work was pivotal in the development of European abstract art.