St Mark enthroned surrounded by four doges and a man with a doge’s cap in his hands 1556 - 1629

This drawing, created between 1556 and 1629 by Italian artist Antonio Aliense, depicts St Mark enthroned surrounded by four doges. The drawing, now housed in the Statens Museum for Kunst in Denmark, showcases the dynamic interplay between religious and secular power. The central figure of St Mark, the patron saint of Venice, sits majestically upon a throne while being presented with a Doge's cap. The composition, characterized by a complex interplay of figures and architectural elements, reflects the artistic trends of the Renaissance period, with its emphasis on humanism and classical ideals.