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StatsSaint Mark
Saint Mark is shown with his emblem, a lion, as though interrupted in his dim study by the viewer, to whom he makes a beseeching gesture. This model, too, reappears in other paintings by the artist (including Last Supper, in this gallery). Together with Saint Matthew, on view here, and two companion pictures of the other evangelists, this painting—cleaned for the exhibition—was chosen by Louis XIV to decorate his chamber at Versailles, which it still does; it has been lent exceptionally.
Questions & Answers
What stage of Valentin de Boulogne's development does "Saint Mark" represent?
Within Valentin de Boulogne's career, "Saint Mark" falls in the Mature Period. The phase helps compare it with the artist's other works.
In which year and which movement was "Saint Mark" made?
"Saint Mark" was made in 1624, within the Baroque movement.
Is "Saint Mark" free of copyright?
Regarding copyright, "Saint Mark" is in the public domain - its copyright has expired.
Valentin de Boulogne (1591 – 1632)
Explore Valentin de Boulogne’s tenebrist paintings! French artist known for dramatic light & dark contrasts, Caravaggio influence, & scenes of fortune-telling.
About this artwork
- Title: Saint Mark
- Artist: Valentin de Boulogne
- Year: 1624
- Original dimensions: 120.0 x 146.0 cm
- Format: Landscape
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Movement: Baroque
- Creative period: Mature Period
- Keywords: chiaroscuro painting , "versailles artwork" , 17th century art
- Color hue: Ochre to Sepia