A beautifully engraved Christmas issue from New Zealand, featuring a sepia-toned adaptation of Rembrandt’s Nativity, rich in shadow and candlelit warmth. The intimate stable scene captures shepherds gathered around the Holy Family, rendered in fine classical line work typical of mid-century Commonwealth designs. The deep brown palette enhances the Old Master painting effect, giving the stamp an almost gallery-print character. Issued for the 1960 festive season, it remains popular with both Christmas and art-themed collectors. A refined piece for thematic albums focusing on religion, paintings on stamps, or traditional engraved issues.