Mark

Book Title: Biblische Figuren des Alten vnd Newen Testaments : gantz künstlich gerissen / durch den weitberhümpten Vergilium Solis zu Nürnberg

Author: Solis, Virgil, 1514-1562

Image Title: Mark

Description: The evangelist Mark composes his gospel account under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit (as signaled by the dove), as his attribute the lion stands nearby. The artist, Virgil Solis (1514-1562), has placed his monogram in the lower right corner of the woodcut.

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