New Zealand 1973 Christmas, 'The Adoration of the Shepherds' by Jacob Jordaens

Name: New Zealand 1973 Christmas, 'The Adoration of the Shepherds' by Jacob Jordaens
Brand: New Zealand

New Zealand · 1973 · 3c

This stamp features a detail from the 17th-century painting 'The Adoration of the Shepherds' by the Flemish Baroque artist Jacob Jordaens. The design focuses on the central figures of Mary, Joseph, and the infant Jesus, surrounded by shepherds in a scene of quiet reverence. The stamp was issued as part of New Zealand's annual Christmas series.

Issued in 1973, this stamp reflects the common practice of using classical European religious art for Christmas stamp designs, connecting New Zealand's traditions with broader Western cultural heritage.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Themes

art painting christmas religion nativity baroque

Catalog Numbers

sg1016

scott548

michel563

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.5

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.25

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.1

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.