Issued in 1975, this commemorative Paraguayan set honors the 500th anniversary of the birth of Michelangelo Buonarroti (1475–1564), the Renaissance master of sculpture, painting, and architecture. The stamps feature masterpieces such as David, The Creation of Adam, and The Last Judgment, vividly reproduced from his frescoes and sculptures. Printed by Litografía Nacional, Porto, Portugal, the series captures the grandeur of Michelangelo’s art and its enduring influence on Western culture. Each design showcases a different aspect of his genius—from human anatomy to divine composition—making it a prized addition for art and thematic collectors alike.