This French semi-postal stamp, issued in 1973, features a striking engraving of a mournful figure from the Sépulchre de Tonnerre, a renowned 15th-century funerary sculpture housed in the Burgundy region of France. Designed and engraved by Pierre Gandon, the stamp shows the exceptional depth and texture of French line-engraving, capturing the solemn expression and draped folds of the sculpture with remarkable detail.

The denomination is 0.50 + 0.10 francs, with the surcharge (+0.10) going to the French Red Cross, indicated by the red cross emblem at the upper right. This issue forms part of France’s long-standing tradition of using philately to support humanitarian causes. Collectors particularly value this stamp for its combination of art, history, and charity, representing both medieval heritage and modern philanthropy.