July 26th, 2008

500th Anniversary Of Andrea Palladio’s Birth

500th Anniversary Of Andrea Palladio’s Birth

The Republic of San Marino celebrates the fifth centenary of Andrea Palladio's birth (1508-2008) with the issue of a philatelic set made up by a 1,00 € value.

In the stamp designed by Irio Ottavio Fantini, a portrait of the architect is depicted, alongside a drawing and external view of Villa Pojana, built by Palladio in 1546 for the Pojana family. Set within a deep courtyard and flanked by gardens, the villa rises upon a basement which was destined for the kitchen and storage areas.

The main floor is dominated by a large rectangular hall with a barrel vault ceiling from which the minor halls branch off symmetrically. The Palladian inspiration is drawn from ancient thermal baths.

Issue date: 22 August 2008

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