Marcus de Evangelist 1671 - 1672

This 17th-century etching by Gilles Rousselet depicts Saint Mark the Evangelist. The image shows Saint Mark seated at a table with a lion at his side, a traditional symbol of the saint. He is writing in a book with a quill pen. The etching is a fine example of Rousselet's work, known for its detailed rendering and use of chiaroscuro, or the contrast of light and dark. This piece is a remarkable example of the artist's talent for capturing the essence of the saint's character and the symbolic meaning of the scene.