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StatsSaint Mark
Saint Mark is shown with his emblem, a lion, as though interrupted in his dim study by the viewer, to whom he makes a beseeching gesture. This model, too, reappears in other paintings by the artist (including Last Supper, in this gallery). Together with Saint Matthew, on view here, and two companion pictures of the other evangelists, this painting—cleaned for the exhibition—was chosen by Louis XIV to decorate his chamber at Versailles, which it still does; it has been lent exceptionally.
Questions & Answers
What are the dimensions of the original "Saint Mark" by Valentin de Boulogne?
The original "Saint Mark" by Valentin de Boulogne measures 120 x 146 cm.
What national origin stands behind the Baroque of "Saint Mark"?
"Saint Mark" was created by Valentin de Boulogne, born in France, within the Baroque movement. The artist's origin links the work to Baroque as practiced by artists from France.
Is a download available for "Saint Mark"?
"Saint Mark" by Valentin de Boulogne can be downloaded from the artwork's Download page, as a high-resolution digital image download.
Valentin de Boulogne (1591 – 1632)
Explore Valentin de Boulogne’s tenebrist paintings! French artist known for dramatic light & dark contrasts, Caravaggio influence, & scenes of fortune-telling.
About this artwork
- Title: Saint Mark
- Artist: Valentin de Boulogne
- Year: 1624
- Original dimensions: 120.0 x 146.0 cm
- Format: Landscape
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Movement: Baroque
- Creative period: Mature Period
- Keywords: "european art history" , lion symbol” , religious art
- Color hue: Ochre to Sepia