Marcus de evangelist 1590 - 1650

"Marcus de evangelist" is a woodcut print by Antoine Sallaert dating from 1590 - 1650. The print depicts Saint Mark, the Evangelist, seated upon a lion, the traditional symbol of his Gospel, as he writes in a book. Sallaert's print features a simple composition and strong contrasts of light and dark. The detail of the lion and the text in the book are rendered with precise detail, while the background is simplified, drawing focus to the central figures. This work is representative of the woodcut prints popular in the 16th and 17th centuries, often used for religious imagery and devotional purposes.