Easter Religious Art (2003)

Serbia and Montenegro · 2003 · 12, 16, 26.20, 28.70 Dinar

This four-stamp set depicts significant events of the Easter narrative from Christian art. The designs feature the Crucifixion, the Resurrection of Christ, the Lamentation (or Entombment) of Christ, and the Myrrhbearers at the empty tomb or Christ's appearance to Mary Magdalene.

Issued by Serbia and Montenegro, a state that existed from 1992 to 2006, these stamps reflect the strong Orthodox Christian tradition in the region, celebrating one of its most important religious holidays with classical religious artwork.