A refined three-stamp Spanish issue honoring the dramatic artistry of José de Ribera (1591–1652), the celebrated Baroque painter noted for his powerful chiaroscuro and emotional realism.
The set features:
• 1 PTA – Portrait of Ribera himself, finely rendered in brown tones.
• 2.50 PTAS – San Juan Bautista (Saint John the Baptist), one of Ribera’s iconic religious compositions, shown in vivid carmine-red.
• 1.50 PTAS – San Andrés (Saint Andrew), a striking teal-green interpretation of the apostle.
Printed by F.N.M.T. (Spain’s National Mint), these stamps exhibit excellent engraving quality and are prized by collectors of art-on-stamps and Spanish philately. Perfect for thematic albums dealing with painters, Baroque art, religion, or masters of European painting.