Our Lady of Elective on the Postal Stamp
On Wednesday, December 8 this year, Poczta Polska introduces the emission stamp "Our Lady of Elective".
The author of the project, Bożydar Grozdew, presented a picture on the stamp with the image of Our Lady of Election, according to the tradition accompanying the elections of Polish kings from Stefan Batory to Stanisław August Poniatowski. Currently, the picture is located in the church. Saint. Stanisław Bishop and Martyr in Warsaw's Wola.
- This time we present on the stamp a special and highly distinguished picture in the history of our country. It was before the Mother of God that the nobility of Polish kings and newly elected kings prayed. The painting from the church in Warsaw's Wola is also a witness to glorious events from our past and a guardian of their memory. He also teaches that even in difficult moments of life in your choices you have to be faithful to traditions and values - says Wiesław Włodek, vice president of the Poczta Polska Board.
On the FDC envelope, on the other hand, a picture of Bernardo Belotto "Elekcja Stanisław August", whose original is in the collection of the Royal Castle in Warsaw.
The image of Our Lady of Election (Our Lady of Consolation) was painted in 1621 by an unknown painter. He accompanied the royal elections in Warsaw.
This and other philatelic publications can be purchased at post offices and the online store .
About the stamp:
Project: Bożydar Grozdew
Number of stamps: 1
Value: 4.10 PLN
Edition: 168,000 Pcs.
Printing technique: Offset
format stamp: 31.25 x 43 mm
Paper: Fluorescent
sales sheet: 12 stamps
Date of introduction in circulation: December 8, 2021.