Issued by Grenada in 1973 as part of its Christmas commemorative series, this ½ cent stamp reproduces “The Virgin with Child” by Italian Baroque master Carlo Maratti. The design reflects the classical devotional art traditionally associated with Christmas issues of the period, combining religious iconography with refined painterly detail. Printed in rich, subdued tones, the stamp bears the inscription “Christmas 1973” along with the royal ER cipher of Queen Elizabeth II. A classic thematic issue appealing to collectors of Christmas, religious art, and fine art on stamps, as well as Commonwealth philately.