This U.S. Christmas stamp, issued in 1966, features "Madonna and Child" by the Flemish painter Hans Memling (c.1430–1494). The artwork, held in the National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C., depicts the Virgin Mary tenderly holding the Christ Child against a richly detailed tapestry background. The design captures Memling’s serene and graceful Renaissance style, emphasizing devotion and warmth fitting for the Christmas season. This was the third U.S. Christmas issue to feature a masterpiece of religious art, continuing the tradition of celebrating classic works through postage.