Saint Mark with Two Bishops and Putti c. 1580

This drawing, "Saint Mark with Two Bishops and Putti," by Palma il Giovane, depicts Saint Mark, the patron saint of Venice, seated on a throne with his traditional symbol, a lion, at his feet. He is surrounded by two bishops and two cherubs. The image is created using delicate pen and brown ink strokes, capturing the Renaissance artist's attention to detail and life-like figures. The composition of the piece, with Saint Mark seated in the center surrounded by figures, contributes to the devotional nature of the artwork, making it a beautiful and meaningful depiction of the saint.