Artwork
Sfântul Evanghelist Marcu
Sfântul Evanghelist Marcu is a drawing by Unknown. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the National Museum of Art of Romania. This drawing depicts a saint, probably Saint Mark the Evangelist, engaged in writing.
About this work
Overview
This drawing depicts a saint, probably Saint Mark the Evangelist, engaged in writing. The figure is rendered with a high level of detail.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is shown with a book and quill, indicating their role as a writer or evangelist. The identity of the saint is suggested by the traditional association with Saint Mark.
Technique & Style
The artist achieved a sense of depth and texture through the use of lines and shading. The drawing's level of intricacy suggests a high degree of skill with simple tools.
Context
The technique used in this drawing is related to cross-hatching, a method that involves creating shading and texture through closely spaced lines.
Artist & collection
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Wall painting from Room H of the Villa of P. Fannius Synistor at Boscoreale
