Issued in 1980, this striking Austrian commemorative stamp celebrates the 175th anniversary of hygiene in Austria. The design, based on Gustav Klimt’s artwork Hygieia, features the goddess of health holding the serpent and bowl, traditional symbols of medicine. Rendered in gold and deep tones with Klimt’s signature ornamental style, it reflects both artistic mastery and public health progress. Designed by A. Pilch, this 4 Schilling stamp merges art and science in a distinctly Viennese Secessionist aesthetic — a true collectible for both art and medical history enthusiasts.