This elegant 1970 issue from Vatican City features masterpieces of sacred art and honors the 800th anniversary of Saint Dominic (1170–1970), founder of the Dominican Order. The two upper stamps depict classic Renaissance portrayals of the Madonna and Child — one by Francesco Ghissi (L.25) and the other by Carlo Crivelli (L.55), both radiating the devotional artistry of the era. The lower stamp commemorates Saint Dominic of Guzman, based on a Sienese School painting, showing the saint holding a book of scriptures. Together, the set reflects the Vatican’s tradition of merging faith, art, and history through philately.