Saint Martin and the Beggar

Ukraine · 2017 · V

This stamp features the painting 'Saint Martin and the Beggar' by the renowned Flemish artist Anthony van Dyck. The artwork depicts the Christian saint, Martin of Tours, on horseback as he cuts his cloak in half to share with a scantily clad beggar in a powerful act of charity. The stamp is part of a joint issue with Belarus celebrating masterpieces of world painting.

Issued in 2017, this stamp highlights Ukraine's participation in the Europa stamp program, which that year focused on the theme of 'Castles', although this specific issue was a separate joint release celebrating fine art.