Virgin and Child Christmas Forever Stamps – 2022

$29.99

THE CHRISTMAS COLLECTION

Virgin and Child

The Master of the Scandicci Lamentation

Forever Stamps

A tender scene, carried with every Christmas greeting.

The story in the design

Mary looks down at the infant Jesus, supporting him at the waist and gently touching his arm. The child turns his gaze outward, giving the quiet scene a sense of life and presence. Drawn from an Italian Renaissance painting, this religious Christmas design adds meaning to cards sent to family, friends, and members of your church community.

Mary’s gentle gesture: One arm supports the child while her other hand touches his arm.
The child’s outward gaze: Jesus turns his head toward the left of the picture.
The Renaissance palette: Red and blue garments contrast with the dark background.

One design per booklet, repeated across 20 self-adhesive Forever stamps.

About this Christmas issue

The original Virgin and Child is an oil painting on wood from the first half of the 16th century. Its artist is known as the Master of the Scandicci Lamentation. The painting is in the Robert Dawson Evans Collection at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, where this Christmas stamp was dedicated in 2022.

Choose your pack

100 stamps — 5 booklets
300 stamps — 15 booklets
1,000 stamps — 50 booklets

Each booklet contains 20 stamps. Your selected pack determines the quantity supplied.

Postage & issue details

Forever value: Each stamp retains the current First-Class Mail 1-ounce letter value. Use for standard letters within the U.S.; heavier, oversized, or nonmachinable mail may need additional postage.

Design first issued: September 22, 2022 · Boston, MA

Artwork: The Master of the Scandicci Lamentation · Stamp design and art direction: Greg Breeding

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