Malta 1972 Christmas Stamp - 'The Adoration of the Shepherds' by Francesco Zahra
Malta · 1972 · 1s6d
This stamp commemorates Christmas 1972 and features a detail from 'The Adoration of the Shepherds,' a painting by the renowned 18th-century Maltese artist Francesco Zahra. The artwork depicts the biblical scene of shepherds visiting the infant Jesus in the manger, a classic nativity theme.
Issued during a period of significant political change, this stamp was released shortly after Malta became a republic, reflecting the nation's continued observance of traditional Christian holidays while forging its new identity.
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