Mads Stage (6 July 1922 – 28 May 2004) was a Danish artist born in Østerbro, Copenhagen.

Stage is recognized as an esteemed illustrator and artist around the world. He is most well known for his idyllic paintings, but has also designed and illustrated postcards, posters, stamps, books, and porcelain, among other textiles.

Stage was a student at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts from 1941 until 1947. While there, he studied under Erik Clemmensen, the professor of painting, and Aksel Jørgensen.

Stage specialized in illustrating city scenes and landscapes, and found inspiration for many of his drawings in the beautiful scenery around his home in the Danish countryside. He produced a series of watercolors depicting Copenhagen, Stockholm, England, Wales, Scotland, Holland, Paris, Germany, Belgium, Switzerland, and the USA. He also produced illustrations of animals and birds. Many of his works have been produced as greeting and Christmas cards.