Saint Mark 1625 - 1635

"Saint Mark" is a 17th-century sculpture by French artist Charles Hoyau, currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. This life-size sculpture, carved from stone, depicts Saint Mark, a prominent figure in early Christianity, standing confidently with a book in hand and his traditional symbol, a lion, at his feet. The sculpture’s realistic details, including the flowing drapery and the intricate facial features of Saint Mark, showcase Hoyau's mastery of Renaissance-style figural sculpture.