From painting to stamp: The Madonna of Vyšehrad
From painting to stamp: The Madonna of Vyšehrad
On Wednesday, November 26, Czech Post launched a new commemorative stamp sheet from the Art on Stamps series: Vyšehrad Madonna. The author is Tomáš Říha, and the engraving was done by Václav Fajt.
The theme of the sheet is the Gothic painting of the Vyšehrad Madonna. It was created in the 14th century. It depicts the Virgin Mary with the baby Jesus, who are shown in a calm and tender pose. The painting is known for its delicacy, harmony of colors, and spiritual depth. The author used three selected symbols for the sheet design, complemented by an ornament from the altar on which the painting is located.
The sheet has a print run of 22,000 copies and is produced by steel engraving from a flat plate. Its price is CZK 152, which is the first three-digit stamp in the history of the Czech Post. It is available at selected branches and the Czech Post e-shop.
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