Evangelist Saint Mark writing the Gospel with his symbol, the Lion, holding a scroll
Summary
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St. Mark was a disciple of St. Peter and is believed to have accompanied him on his missionary journeys. According to tradition, he was the first bishop of Alexandria and was martyred for his faith. He is remembered for his contribution to the spreading of the Christian message and is honored as one of the Four Evangelists.
The depiction of St. Mark with his symbol the lion is a popular subject in Christian art, St. Mark is often shown holding a book or scroll, representing the Gospel of Mark, with the lion at his side.
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medieval art
bone
ivory
plaques
cologne
germany
evangelist saint mark
saint mark
writing
lions
gift of j pierpont morgan
ivories
evangelist
saint
mark
gospel
symbol
lion
scroll
11 th century
high resolution
apostles
christianity
new testament
3 d object
metropolitan museum of art
german art
Date
1000 - 1099
Source
Metropolitan Museum of Art
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Copyright info
Creative Commons CC0 1.0 Universal Public Domain Dedication ("CCO 1.0 Dedication")