400th Anniversary of Peter Paul Rubens (1577-1977) - Suzanne Fourment

400th Anniversary of Peter Paul Rubens (1577-1977) - Suzanne Fourment

Year
1977
Face Value
25
Mint Value
-
Used Value
-
Print Run
-
Themes
Artists & Musicians

Catalogs References

Michel
KM 354
Yvert & Tellier
KM 184
Stanley Gibbons
KM 236

Technical Details

Colors
Multicolor
Size
36 x 49 mm
Perforation
13½
Printing
Offset lithography
This stamp forms part of the same series honoring Peter Paul Rubens and reproduces his portrait of Suzanne Fourment, painted in 1631. Fourment belonged to a prominent Antwerp family closely associated with the artist, and the portrait is regarded as an excellent example of Rubens' mastery in portrait painting. The work demonstrates the elegance, vitality, and attention to detail that characterized his mature artistic style.

By featuring this painting, the Comoros commemorated the 400th anniversary of Rubens' birth and recognized his outstanding contribution to world art. The issue promotes appreciation of cultural heritage and celebrates the achievements of one of the most renowned painters of the seventeenth century.