Issued by Vatican City in 1975 to commemorate the United Nations–declared International Women’s Year, this elegant two-stamp commemorative set highlights the dignity, social role, and spiritual presence of women through classical Renaissance-inspired artwork. The designs depict groups of women in reflective and communal settings, drawn from historic Italian religious painting, emphasizing compassion, motherhood, and faith. Printed by the I.P.S. Roma, the set reflects the Vatican’s artistic tradition and its engagement with global humanitarian themes of the 1970s. A culturally and thematically important issue, highly suitable for thematic, art, and UN-related collections.

Set Details:

• Denominations: 100 Lire, 200 Lire

• Issue Year: 1975

• Theme: International Women’s Year / Women in Art

• Printer: I.P.S. – Roma

• Type: Commemorative

• Format: Complete set of 2 stamps