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Christmas - Austria / II. Republic of Austria 1990 - 5 Shilling

Designer: Geßner, Karl

Christmas - Austria / II. Republic of Austria 1990 - 5 Shilling


Theme: Art & Culture
CountryAustria / II. Republic of Austria
Issue Date1990
Face Value5.00 
Colorbrown blue
Printing Typecombination printing
Stamp TypeCommemorative
Item TypeStamp
Chronological Issue Number1355
Chronological ChapterOOS-OE2
SID854066
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The motif of the special postage stamp depicts the Nativity of the "Verdun Altar" in Klosterneuburg Abbey. The enamel altar is one of the most valuable and famous works of art of the Middle Ages. Completed in 1181 by Master Nicholas of Verdun, it is the technical highlight of medieval enamel art. Forty-five enamel plates adorn the pulpit with an overview of the contemporary history of the Old and New Testaments. Under Probst Stephan von Sierndorf (1317-1335) the enamel decoration was removed from the pulpit and rebuilt into a winged altar. Six enamel plates were added. The Nativity, one of the most famous representations of the altar, shows a strong attachment to the ancient tradition, such as at the drapery of the robe of the seated Joseph, reminiscent of ancient figures can see.

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The motif of the special postage stamp depicts the Nativity of the "Verdun Altar" in Klosterneuburg Abbey. The enamel altar is one of the most valuable and famous works of art of the Middle Ages. Completed in 1181 by Master Nicholas of Verdun, it is the technical highlight of medieval enamel art. Forty-five enamel plates adorn the pulpit with an overview of the contemporary history of the Old and New Testaments. Under Probst Stephan von Sierndorf (1317-1335) the enamel decoration was removed from the pulpit and rebuilt into a winged altar. Six enamel plates were added. The Nativity, one of the most famous representations of the altar, shows a strong attachment to the ancient tradition, such as at the drapery of the robe of the seated Joseph, reminiscent of ancient figures can see..