Mauritius 1971 Christmas - The Adoration of the Shepherds by Rubens
Mauritius · 1971 · 5 Cents
This stamp commemorates Christmas 1971 and features a detail from the famous painting 'The Adoration of the Shepherds' by the Flemish Baroque artist Peter Paul Rubens. The artwork depicts the nativity scene with shepherds gathering to worship the infant Jesus. The stamp's design beautifully captures the reverence and warmth of the original masterpiece.
Issued during the reign of Queen Elizabeth II, this stamp is part of a long-standing tradition in Mauritius and the Commonwealth of releasing special issues to celebrate the Christmas holiday.
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Photogravure
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