Detail from Crucifixion fresco by Fra Angelico in the Dominican monastery of San Marco, Florence. This image is a depiction of St Mark the patron saint of the monastery.
Saint-Mark Theme Pages
The evangelist St Mark is reputed to have been the author of the second gospel in the New Testament. Some traditions says that he was John Mark a cousin of the disciple Barnabus, that he was a companion of Peter, and others that he was one of the 70 that were sent out to preach the Word.
17th century Netherlandish roundel of St Mark. Fawsley, Northamptonshire.
This 1698 low relief sculpture is by Giuseppe Piamontini, it depicts the martyrdom of Saint Markw, and can be found in the church of San Gaetano, Florence.
Saint Mark and Saint Luke Basilica of St. Thérèse of Lisieux mid 20th century mosaic.