Malta 1970 Christmas Issue

Malta · 1970 · 1s6d

This stamp, part of the 1970 Christmas set, features a detail from the painting 'The Adoration of the Shepherds' by Maltese artist Francesco Zahra (1710-1773). The design beautifully captures the nativity scene, showcasing the infant Jesus, Mary, and shepherds in a moment of reverence.

Issued during a period of growing national identity after Malta's independence in 1964, this stamp highlights the country's rich artistic and religious heritage through the work of a prominent local painter.