The bluethroat lives in humid locations and feeds primarily on insects. In 2017, breeding activity was suspected following a long hiatus.
Drawing: | Johan de Crem (F) |
Layout : | Ierace Dechmann + Partners (L) |
Printing: | Multicoloured offset lithographie, 800 frame printing (world premiere) and random printing, Cartor Security Printing (F) |
Dimensions: | 45 x 33 mm, 10 stamps per sheet with decorated borders |
Artist Johan de Crem
Johan de Crem was born in 1962 in Knocke-le- Zoute (B) close to the nature reserve of Zwin. Already at an early age, he had a profound admiration for nature book illustrators; thus, it is not surprising that he himself ended up following this path and becoming one of the best-known painters in his native region. “It is a great honour for me to work for POST Luxembourg since I am interested in Luxembourgish flora and fauna for a long time.