Magyar Posta introduced a special stamp to mark one of the most important Christianity feasts – Easter. The holiday celebrates the death and resurrection of Christ, the redemption of man. Designed by the graphic artist Barnabás Baticz and produced at Codex Értékpapírnyomda Zrt, this special item shows a detail of the painting by Alvaro Pirez Risen Christ.
According to the Bible, Jesus Christ was crucified on Friday, and on the third day, Sunday, he was resurrected. Because he died without sins, God forgave mankind all their sins, in other words, Christ triumphed over death through resurrection. This biblical event has inspired many artists, like Alvaro Pirez. Considered as one of the most famous Portuguese painters, he is known for his religious artworks. His paintings, including Risen Christ, are characterized by striking colors and fine details. The stamp has a special feature: the halo of Christ shines under UV light.
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