Virgin and Child by Elisabetta Sirani - Washington, DC
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1663 painting by Bolognese artist Elisabetta Sirani, from the National Museum of Women in the Arts, on a 1994 U.S. traditional Christmas stamp.
Waymark Code: WM18K40
Location: District of Columbia, United States
Date Posted: 08/14/2023
Views: 3
Over the years, a large variety of Madonna and Child-type paintings have appeared on U.S. traditional Christmas stamps. Many of these are from the collection of the National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC, but many are also from other museums or collections. For the year 1994, the U.S. Postal Service chose this painting of a plump baby Jesus placing a garland of roses on Mary’s head by Bolognese artist Elisabetta Sirani. Sirani completed the painting in 1663, just two years before her untimely death at the age of 27.
Stamp Issuing Country: United States
Date of Issue: 20-Oct-1994
Denomination: 29c
Color: multicolored
Stamp Type: Single Stamp
Relevant Web Site: Not listed
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