Jan Van Eyck The annunciation, 12/1/1968, #1363

 Get this Poster Highlighting Source Of 1968 Christmas Stamp

This poster measures 11" X 14" and is made of heavy cardstock.  It features the painting The Annunciation, by 15th century Dutch painter Jan van Eyck.  The painting is housed at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC.  A detail from the painting picturing the Angel Gabriel was used for the 1966 Traditional Christmas stamp (US #1363).  The First Day of Issue cancel ties the stamps to the poster.