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Saint Mark

Marco Alvise Pitteri after Giovanni Battista Piazzetta

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a man seated in a writing position. He has a prominent nose, thick eyebrows, a full beard, wavy receding hair, and is wearing a simple robe or tunic. He is focused on writing in a book on the table. The background features a plain, closely hatched pattern. The engraving includes a partial border and the text "Sanctus Marcus."

Artwork Details

Medium
engraving
Dimensions
3175 × 4662 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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