Gouda Stained Glass Window

Netherlands · 1931 · 6 cent

The stamp features a stylized, minimalist depiction of a stained glass window from Gouda, rendered in red ink. It showcases a modern graphic design by Piet Zwart.

This stamp is notable for its groundbreaking modern design by Piet Zwart, a prominent Dutch graphic designer, marking a significant departure from traditional stamp aesthetics. It commemorates the famous stained glass windows of the Sint-Janskerk in Gouda.