The Lion of St. Marc 1400

andreirublev

Russian State Library, Moscow, Russia

tempera, painting

byzantine-art

medieval

tempera

painting

figuration

oil painting

watercolour illustration

watercolor

christ

"The Lion of St. Marc" is an icon painted by Andrei Rublev in 1400, currently located at the Russian State Library in Moscow. This iconic image depicts the lion, a symbol of Saint Mark the Evangelist, holding a book. The icon's gold background and delicate details, typical of Russian iconography, add to its spiritual significance and beauty. The icon showcases Rublev's mastery in capturing the essence of Christian symbolism.