This stamp, part of the American Culture series, showcases a significant piece of public art in New York City. Lee Lawrie's "Wisdom" is a striking glass and limestone sculpture that embodies the spirit of progress and enlightenment that was central to the vision of Rockefeller Center. The inscription below the figure reads, "Wisdom and knowledge shall be the stability of thy times." The stamp's elegant design and high denomination reflect the artistic and cultural importance of its subject. Rockefeller Center itself, a complex of 19 commercial buildings, is a National Historic Landmark and a testament to the urban vision of John D. Rockefeller Jr.