Mosaic Art On Stamps

Please show your mosaic on stamps and philatelic items.

Mosaic of Jordan - 1989:





The Madaba Mosaic Map is part of a floor mosaic in the early Byzantine church of Saint George at Madaba, Jordan dates to the 6th century AD. The Madaba Map is a map of the Middle East and part of it contains the oldest surviving original cartographic depiction of the Holy Land and especially Jerusalem:

a souvenir sheet is dedicated to the 700th anniversary of St. Sergius of Radonezh. The sheet is decorated in the form of a mosaic icon. The tradition of creating mosaic decorations in the church came to Russia from Byzantium

Chariot on a II century Roman mosaic in the city of Barcino (now, Barcelona, Catalonia)

This set of stamps issued in March 1970 showcases mosaic art in Yugoslavia:

Venator 4th Century


The Punishment of Dirce 4th Century


The bull near the cherry tree 5th Century


Cerberus 5th Century


Mother of God on the Throne 6th Century


Angel of annunciation 6th Century

This 1988 stamp set depicting Roman culture in Portugal features 3rd Century mosaic work from the Roman cities.

From City of Conímbriga


From Ruins of Milreu

The unique mosaic decoration of the palace of the Russian tsars in Tsarskoye Selo near St. Petersburg was made in Germany from amber. Amber cabinet was presented to Emperor Peter the Great. Later the cabinet was enlarged, gilded details and stone mosaics were added. During World War II, amber jewelry was destroyed or stolen by the Nazis during the occupation.
in 2003, the Amber Room was completely restored by Russian masters.

These 2003 Algeria stamps features Roman mosaics:
Rural scene (5.00D), Ulysses and the Sirens (10.00D), Hunting Scene (24.00D).

The Zodiac Wheel and Helios, the personification of the Sun, in the Center - Mosaic from the Ancient Beit Alpha Synagogue, Israel - 1957:

Republic of Cyprus
21st November 1966
Definitives
"The Rape of Ganymede"
(From the mosaic floor of the "House of Dionysus" at Kato Paphos. Late 3rd century A.D.)


Designer: A. Tassos

Republic of Cyprus
8th November 1967
Centenary of St.Andrew's Monastery


Designer: A. Tassos

Republic of Cyprus
24th November 1969
Christmas

"Virgin and Child between Archangels Michael and Gabriel" (6th - 7th century Mosaic)


The mosaic in the apse of the Church of Angeloktistos is the most important of the mural mosaics of the Early Christian period survived in Cyprus. The Virgin is depicted in a gold background standing on a footstool decorated with precious stones and holding Christ in her left arm. On the side, the two Archangels Michael and Gabriel are advancing in adoration. To the right of the Virgin St. Michael is depicted, with a beautiful juvenile face holding the sphere in his right hand and the staff in his left hand. Unfortunately most of his body has been destroyed. To the left of the Virgin St. Gabriel is depicted in an excellent state of preservation. Like St. Michael he holds the sphere in his right hand and the staff on his left hand. The aisles of St. Gabriel are rendered like the peacock's feathers, and betray an oriental influence to the mosaic which otherwise is full of hellenistic grace. Despite the frontal attitude of the Virgin, the mosaic is not static. The representation of Christ in a three-quarter attitude and the almost imperceptible forward movement of the right food of the Virgin combined with the advancing movement of the Archangels fill the whole scene with life.
Source: Department of Postal Services, Republic of Cyprus. (via Philatelism.com web-site)
Designer: A. Tassos

Republic of Cyprus
7th September 1970
Anniversaries and Events
50th General Assembly of International Vine and Wine Office


Designer: A. Tassos

Republic of Cyprus
22nd February 1971
Definitives

An early sixth century mosaic pavement from the baths of the Villa of Eustolios, Curium.

In the church of Panayia Kanakaria at Lythrangomi, 6th century A.D.

Showing a moufflon. From the hunting scenes on the east portico of the House of Dionysos at Nea Paphos. 3rd century.

Designer: A. Tassos

Republic of Cyprus
22nd July 1974
Second International Congress of Cypriot Studies

"Solon" on mosaic, 3rd Century.



Designed - A. Tassos

Republic of Cyprus
15th September 1980
Archeological Treasures

"Leda and the Swan" (Kouklia - 3rd Century AD)

Leda and the swan. A mosaic composition from Palaepaphos. In this very well-known scene fro the Greek mythology, Leda, semi-nude, is about to take her bath, teasing at the same time, with the tip of her garment, amorous Zeus disguised as a swan. It belongs to the 3rd century A.D. (Roman Imperial Times).[from Philatelism dot com web-site]
Designer: Andreas Malekos

Republic of Cyprus
5th July 1982
World Cultural Heritage

'The Unction': XP, the monogram of Christ


The bust of Theseus, part of the mosaic composition representing the fight of Theseus with the Minotaur (3rd century A.D.)

Designer: A. Tassos