Issued by East Germany (DDR) in 1967, this 20 pfennig commemorative stamp honors the 100th anniversary of Käthe Kollwitz’s birth (1867–1945). The maroon-toned engraving presents a dignified portrait of the celebrated German artist and sculptor, renowned for her socially conscious works depicting human suffering and compassion. Designed by Bitzer, the issue reflects the DDR’s admiration for progressive cultural figures who championed empathy and justice through art. A notable philatelic tribute to one of Germany’s most influential expressionist artists.