The Nativity of Jesus Christ

In keeping with tradition, The Nativity of Jesu Christ, a miniature sheet bearing three stamps depicts a traditional Nativity scene. The works are in terracotta by Maltese sculptor Joseph Scerri.

Scerri was born in Rabat and received his early training under Anton Agius, Anthony Calleja and Joseph Casha at the Malta School of Art. He has spent the past 30 years working primarily in bronze and is responsible for the monuments of Anton Agius, Kilin and Joseph Howard.

This terracotta triptych shows the first visitors to the holy crib. Awestruck shepherds on the left and gift-bearing kings on the right, flank the central panel showing the holy family. A manger with stable animals and a princely procession on camels completes the background design of the miniature sheet which is topped by the quintessential star!