Marcus de evangelist schrijft zijn evangelie 1562

This 1562 engraving by Philips Galle depicts the Evangelist Mark, traditionally associated with a lion, writing his Gospel. Galle, a prominent Flemish printmaker of the late Renaissance, crafted this piece in a detailed, realistic style, showcasing Mark's seated pose and the lion at his feet. The composition features a distant cityscape, perhaps Rome, where Mark is said to have ministered. This artwork, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, offers a visual representation of a biblical story, appealing to both religious viewers and art enthusiasts.