Sovereign Military Hospitaller
Order of St John of Jerusalem of
Rhodes and of Malta

Pictorial Cycles – Giotto: Frescoes in the Capella degli Scrovegni. Stories of Jesus

Cicli pittorici - Giotto: Affreschi della Cappella degli Scrovegni. Padova

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Face value Complete set 14,40 €
Stamp description

continuing the Pictorial Cycles theme dedicated to Giotto’s frescoes in the Capella degli Scrovegni (Padua), the stamps depict the last events of Jesus’ earthly life, culminating with his crucifixion.

In order, the stamps depict: Washing of feet, Kiss of Judas, Christ before Caiaphas, Christ mocked, Ascent to Calvary, Crucifixion.
For the six images: ©2020. Photos, Scala, Florence.

In the lower margin of the sheet, the caption:
Giotto: Affreschi della Cappella degli Scrovegni, Padova. Storie di Gesù.

Date of issue 23 November 2020.
Face values six € 2.40 stamps in a block for a total of € 14.40.
Size 44 x 44 mm.
Perforation 13 ½ x 13 ½.
Souvenir sheet size 112 x 156 mm.
Print run five thousand complete sets.
Stamp sheet six stamps composing the set.
Printed by offset. Cartor Security Printing, La Loupe, Francia.