Artwork

Saint Mark with Two Bishops and Putti

Saint Mark with Two Bishops and Putti, by Jacopo Palma il Giovane, ink, 1580
Saint Mark with Two Bishops and Putti, by Jacopo Palma il Giovane, ink, 1580

Saint Mark with Two Bishops and Putti is an ink drawing by the Renaissance artist Jacopo Palma il Giovane. It dates from 1580 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

This drawing, Saint Mark with Two Bishops and Putti, is a work by Jacopo Palma il Giovane, created around 1580.

Technique & Style

Executed in pen and brown ink with brown wash, heightened with white, over black chalk on light brown paper, the drawing showcases the artist's skill with mixed media. The paper, originally blue, has faded over time.

Artist & collection

This work is in the public domain (CC0). Image source: National Gallery of Art open access. Spotted an error in this record? Tell us.