The designs for this year’s Royal Mail Christmas stamps feature work from Pre-Raphaelite stained glass windows. Stained glass windows from around the country have been used as the inspiration for the stamps.

This appears to be another example of the popularity of Pre-Raphaelite art in 2009 as they follow hot on the heels of the BBC’s Desperate Romantics drama and Pre-Raphaelites documentary. 

The second class stamp features The Angel with Mandolin stained glass window designed by William Morris and manufactured by Morris & Co,  the design firm formed in 1861 with Edward Burne-Jones.

A design by Birmingham born Edward Burne-Jones has been used for the 90p stamp. This stamp is one of three that feature the Wise Men.

To find out more visit the Culture 24 website

Linda Spurdle, Project Manager, Pre-Raphaelite Online Resource.