Yugoslavia year 1994 stamps – Religious Art/Fresco MNH set
🇷🇸 Yugoslavia (FRY) 1994 Religious Art/Fresco
The 1994 issue typically consisted of a set of four stamps (or sometimes a combination of stamps and a miniature sheet) that featured frescos from famous Serbian monasteries.
- Topic: Medieval Serbian Frescos and Religious Art.
- Key Frescos/Monasteries Featured: While the exact frescos depicted may vary by catalogue, they generally originate from significant UNESCO World Heritage sites or other important monasteries, such as:
- The Monastery Morača: One search result specifically mentions a 1994 issue related to the Monastery Morača, a 13th-century monastery known for its striking frescos in Montenegro.
- Other common subjects: Frescos depicting scenes like the Crucifixion, the Virgin Mary, or various Saints from monasteries like Dečani, Gračanica, or Studenica are common subjects in this annual theme.
- Catalogue Reference:
- Michel: The set is often referenced as Michel 2692-2695 for the four stamps.
- Context: Similar to the 1993 issue, these stamps were released during the hyperinflationary period, making the face values on the stamps extremely high in the local currency.
This annual series became a popular way for Yugoslavia to showcase its profound medieval art to the philatelic world.
