#4570 - (44¢) Madonna by Raphael

The Madonna and Child stamp is a common postal service tradition in the United States. Many of the greatest artists throughout history have created their own depictions of the Virgin Mary and the baby Jesus, arguably one of the most prevalent themes in Christianity. Together with Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci, artist Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino, or simply "Rafael" (1483-1520) forms the traditional trinity of great masters of the High Renaissance. Scott 4570 Madonna by Rafael