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Year: 1977
400th Anniversary of Peter Paul Rubens (1577-1977) – Venus at the Mirror
This stamp is part of a Comorian series commemorating the 400th anniversary of the birth of Peter Paul Rubens, one of the greatest masters of Baroque painting. It reproduces a fragment of “Venus at the Mirror” (1613), a work inspired by classical mythology and dedicated to Venus, the Roman goddess of beauty and love. The painting reflects Rubens' fascination with idealized beauty and his mastery in depicting the human figure, themes that became hallmarks of seventeenth-century European art. By issuing this stamp, the Comoros paid tribute to Rubens' profound influence on Western painting and the enduring appeal of classical artistic traditions. The issue celebrates a masterpiece that exemplifies the rich cultural heritage of the Baroque era and highlights the importance of preserving and promoting world-renowned works of art through philately.
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