This striking Sharjah & Dependencies airmail issue depicts the jovial self-portrait of Dutch Golden Age painter Jan Steen, rendered in vibrant tones and presented in a large-format design typical of Sharjah’s 1960s–70s thematic issues. The 4 Riyals denomination appears bilingually, adding to its international appeal. Produced by Brüder Rosenbaum, Vienna, this stamp reflects Sharjah’s collaboration with European printers for high-quality art reproductions. Highly attractive for collectors of art-on-stamps, Middle East philately, and thematic airmail issues, this piece stands out for its lively composition and fine colour work.