Plate 2: Saint Mark, his head turned in profile to the left, with an open book in his right hand and a lion at his feet, from 'The four evangelists' 1541

This engraving by German Renaissance artist Sebald Beham depicts Saint Mark, one of the four evangelists of the New Testament. Created in 1541, the print shows Saint Mark holding an open book and standing with his foot resting on a lion. This detail is significant, as the lion is the traditional symbol associated with Saint Mark. The print is one of four, each depicting a different evangelist with their respective symbol, and is a fine example of Beham's mastery of the engraving technique.