400th Anniversary of Peter Paul Rubens (1577-1977) – Self-Portrait

This stamp is part of a Comorian series commemorating the 400th anniversary of the birth of Peter Paul Rubens (1577-1640), one of the leading masters of the Flemish Baroque. It reproduces Rubens' self-portrait, a work that presents the artist as a distinguished gentleman and reflects the high social status he achieved during his lifetime. Beyond being a celebrated painter, Rubens also served as a diplomat and intellectual, making him one of the most influential cultural figures of seventeenth-century Europe.

By issuing this stamp, the Comoros paid tribute to Rubens' immense contribution to the history of art. The issue highlights the enduring legacy of an artist whose paintings, portraits, religious works, and historical compositions profoundly influenced European painting and continue to be admired throughout the world.