Saint Mark
1101
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1101
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The image depicts a medieval manuscript page, featuring a colorful illustration of Saint Mark in the center. The saint is seated on a throne, wearing a red robe and blue cloak, with a halo surrounding his head. He holds a book in his left hand and a quill in his right. The background of the illustration is blue, with a red border around it. To the left and right of the illustration are columns of text written in Latin. The text is written in black ink, with some words and phrases highlighted in red. The page is made of vellum, which is a type of animal skin used for writing and art in the Middle Ages. This manuscript page is an example of the artistic and literary achievements of the Italian 12th Century.
