40c stamp: Holy Virgin in the Wreath of
Flowers
Detail, ~ Peter Paul Rubens and Jan
Bruegel
Created between 1615 to 1618, this painting was a joint effort between
Rubens who painted the figures and Bruegel who painted the flowers. It
is considered a main work of Rubens, and Bruegel’s contribution has
been described as a work of high artistic perfection.
$1.00 stamp: Madonna della Rosa
Detail, ~ Raphael Santi
Also known as “Holy Family with Jesus Boy grasping St. John’s scroll”,
this painting was completed in the early 1500s. Raphael was taught by
his father Giovanni and the famous Perugino. His panels, frescoes
and tapestry designs had a strong effect on high renaissance painting
style. He died in 1520, at the age of 37.
$1.50 stamp: Stuppacher Madonna
Detail, ~ Matthias Grünewald
Known as one of the most important German 16th century artists,
Grünewald’s expressive modernish paintings still captivate
audiences. This painting described as an “artistic jewel”, was
originally painted for an altar for the Ausburg church and is valued
for its colours.
$3.00 stamp: Madonna with cherries
Detail,
~ Titian
Titian (1485 – 1576), along with Tintoretto and Veronese, count among
the main masters of Venetian art in the 16th century. Titian led the
way and although neither signed nor verified authentical, this painting
is regarded to be created by Titian already approaching his later
revolutionary style.
