Issue: Germany Hans Sachs 1976 Stamp
Type: Stamp
Number of Stamps: 6
Denominations: 40PF,
Issue Date: 1976
Issued By: Germany Deutsche Post ( Deutschland )
Honoring a Master of Poetry and Song
Hans Sachs Stamp commemorates the 400th anniversary of the death of Hans Sachs one of Germany most important poets and playwrights. Sachs a key figure in German literature during the 16th century is celebrated for his contributions to Meistersinger (master singers) traditions and his extensive body of work which includes poetry plays and songs.
Hans Sachs: A Legendary Poet and Playwright
Born in 1494 in Nuremberg Hans Sachs was a cobbler by trade but gained widespread fame for his literary talents. He wrote over 6,000 works including plays poems and religious tracts. Sachs became a leading figure in the Meistersinger tradition which involved craftsmen who also composed and performed poetry and songs. His works often dealt with everyday life moral lessons and religious themes making him a beloved and influential voice in German culture.
Sachs best known role in history comes from Richard Wagner opera Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg where he is portrayed as a wise and kind character further solidifying his legacy as a cultural icon.
Stamp Design: A Portrait of Hans Sachs
Stamp features a portrait of Hans Sachs designed to reflect his status as a distinguished figure in German literary history. The stamp shows Sachs wearing traditional clothing from his era capturing the essence of a poet and craftsman. The background is simple drawing attention to his likeness while the stamp includes his name and the years of his birth and death 1494-1576.
The design emphasizes both Sachs literary achievements and his humble origins representing him as a man of the people who elevated his craft through poetry and song.
A Commemoration of German Cultural Heritage
Stamp is part of a series dedicated to significant German cultural figures reflecting Germany deep respect for its literary past. For philatelists and history enthusiasts this stamp serves as a tribute to one of the great literary minds of the Renaissance period and his lasting influence on German literature and opera.
Stamp honors the life and work of a man who left an indelible mark on German poetry music and culture. It is a valuable piece for those interested in literary history and philately alike.