This Belgian stamp issued in 1974 honors Vincent van Gogh, the legendary Dutch painter, and highlights his connection to Belgium. The upper portion features a portrait of van Gogh with his iconic pipe, while the lower portion depicts the village of Cuesmes, where he lived and worked as a missionary before becoming a painter. The stamp bears a denomination of 10 francs + 5 francs, indicating a semi-postal issue supporting a charitable cause. The dual inscription “BELGIQUE / BELGIË” reflects Belgium’s bilingual heritage.