This commemorative German postage stamp was issued in 1996 to honor the 300th birth anniversary of Giovanni Battista Tiepolo (1696–1770), one of Italy’s greatest Baroque painters and fresco masters. The design reproduces a detail from Tiepolo’s dynamic ceiling frescoes, featuring spirited horses set against a dramatic sky, symbolizing his mastery of light, movement, and grandeur. With a denomination of 200 Pfennig, this issue celebrates both artistic heritage and cultural history, making it a prized addition for collectors of art-themed stamps.