This 20 pesetas stamp from Spain, issued in 1990, honors Victoria Kent (1898–1987), a pioneering Spanish lawyer, politician, and advocate for prison reform. She was one of the first women in Spain to practice law and the first female member of the Madrid Bar Association. As Director-General of Prisons during the Second Spanish Republic, Kent introduced major humanitarian reforms, emphasizing rehabilitation and dignity for inmates. The finely engraved portrait on the stamp, rendered in rich violet tones, reflects Spain’s recognition of her enduring contributions to justice and women’s rights.