1539
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Saint Mark Writing His Gospels is a 1539 ink by Giulio Bonasone, a Renaissance work, depicting John the Evangelist, held at National Gallery of Art.
The painting shows Saint Mark writing his gospels. He's sitting at a desk with a book and a pen. The artist put a lot of detail into the scene, like the folds in Saint Mark's clothes and the lines on his face, which makes it interesting because it shows the artist's skill. The scene is quiet and calm, which makes it feel peaceful. The artist used simple lines and shapes to create a sense of depth. You can learn more about this style by looking into the technique: engraving.
Giulio Bonasone (c. 1498 – after 1574) (or Giulio de Antonio Buonasone or Julio Bonoso) was an Italian painter and engraver born in Bologna. He possibly studied painting under Lorenzo Sabbatini, and painted a Purgatory…
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