Denmark – Scott # 1349, used

Description

This Danish commemorative stamp, Scott 1349, issued in 2006, celebrates figures from Danish folklore, specifically elves and fairy kings (Elverhøj, elverpiger og elverkonger), central characters in Denmark’s traditional mythic imagination.

The design features a vibrant, contemporary illustration style with mirrored, flowing figures rendered in bold colors and intricate linework. Rather than depicting a single narrative scene, the artwork evokes the magical presence, movement, and ambiguity of folklore beings said to inhabit forests, mounds, and liminal spaces between the human and supernatural worlds. Elves in Danish tradition are often portrayed as alluring, dangerous, and powerful, reflecting long-standing beliefs that blend pagan myth, rural superstition, and national romanticism.

This issue exemplifies Denmark’s modern approach to folklore on stamps, combining ancient themes with expressive graphic design to keep traditional stories visually alive for contemporary audiences.

Issued by Post Danmark, the stamp is part of Denmark’s broader cultural series highlighting myth, legend, and artistic reinterpretation.

Scott Catalog Number: 1349
Denomination: 4.75 kr
Year of Issue: 2006
Condition: Used
Country: Denmark