This commemorative stamp was issued by Cayman Islands in 1969 as part of its Christmas series, featuring Madonna and Child after the Renaissance artist Vivarin(i). Rendered in rich devotional style, the design reflects classical Christian art themes traditionally associated with Christmas philately. The ¼ cent denomination is framed with elegant ornamentation, the “Christmas 1969” inscription, and the ER II royal cypher, firmly placing it within the late Elizabethan colonial period. A popular thematic issue appealing to Christmas, religious art, and Madonna & Child collectors alike, this stamp is a well-regarded example of Caribbean holiday issues from the 1960s.