St Mark 

This painting, depicting Saint Mark, is attributed to Titian, the famous Venetian Renaissance painter. The work, located in Santa Maria della Salute in Venice, captures Saint Mark's intense focus as he reads a text, likely the Gospel of Mark, his patron saint's namesake. The chiaroscuro technique, utilizing strong contrasts between light and dark, adds depth and drama to the composition, highlighting the figure of the saint against a shadowy background. Titian's mastery of brushwork, evident in the subtle rendering of the saint's beard and the flowing fabric, reflects the artist's characteristic painterly style.