This 1997 German stamp, issued under the Europa theme, depicts the legendary mountain spirit Rübezahl, a figure from folklore of the Giant Mountains (Riesengebirge). Shown seated on a craggy peak with his staff, the whimsical, mysterious figure overlooks the landscape, referencing his role as a guardian and trickster. The lower scene of a rider fleeing adds to the folklore’s magical tension. Designed with a stylized illustration, it emphasizes the mythical and storybook nature of European traditions.