400th Anniversary of Peter Paul Rubens (1577-1977) - Clara Serena Rubens

400th Anniversary of Peter Paul Rubens (1577-1977) - Clara Serena Rubens

Year
1977
Face Value
20
Mint Value
-
Used Value
-
Print Run
-
Themes
Artists & Musicians

Catalogs References

Michel
KM 353
Yvert & Tellier
KM 183
Stanley Gibbons
KM 235

Technical Details

Colors
Multicolor
Size
36 x 49 mm
Perforation
13½
Printing
Offset lithography
This stamp is part of a Comorian issue commemorating the 400th anniversary of the birth of Peter Paul Rubens (1577-1640), one of the greatest masters of the Flemish Baroque period. It reproduces "Clara Serena Rubens", a portrait of the artist's daughter painted around 1615. The work is admired for its naturalism and sensitivity, reflecting Rubens' exceptional ability to capture the character and individuality of his subjects.

By issuing this stamp, the Comoros paid tribute to one of the most influential painters in European art history. The issue celebrates Rubens' artistic legacy and highlights the enduring importance of classical masterpieces that continue to be appreciated in museums and collections around the world.