Issued by New Zealand in 1958 as part of its early Christmas stamp series, this 1½d stamp features the Renaissance artwork Madonna with Child and Two Angels by Italian painter Piero di Cosimo. The design beautifully reproduces the tender scene of the Virgin Mary holding the Christ Child, accompanied by two angels. A decorative border of New Zealand native flowers surrounds the painting, blending religious art with local botanical symbolism. These early Christmas issues are highly collectible for their artistic themes and limited annual release. The stamp reflects New Zealand’s tradition of celebrating Christmas through classical religious imagery.