The Martyrdom of Saint Mark, Painting is part of the predella in the Linaioli Altarpiece. The painting depicts the martyrdom of Saint Mark, in which Mark upon returning to the city of Alexandria is targeted and attacked for his Christian faith. Following the story, Mark's body was bound and dragged through the city, when he collapsed and his soul ascended the crowd attempted to burn his body. At this time, a divine hailstorm descended upon the people. Here, Fra Angelico depicts the moment in which Saint Mark's body lays prone and the group of men that persecuted him are struck by hail., c. 1433

 Item — Box: 318
Identifier: spc-mss0088-s52-i0705

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The Martyrdom of Saint Mark, Painting is part of the predella in the Linaioli Altarpiece. The painting depicts the martyrdom of Saint Mark, in which Mark upon returning to the city of Alexandria is targeted and attacked for his Christian faith. Following the story, Mark's body was bound and dragged through the city, when he collapsed and his soul ascended the crowd attempted to burn his body. At this time, a divine hailstorm descended upon the people. Here, Fra Angelico depicts the moment in which Saint Mark's body lays prone and the group of men that persecuted him are struck by hail.

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Scope and Contents

Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.MISC.0703; Public Notes: The photograph attributes this image to Bellini. However, there is a question mark next to it (SC.MSS.088.MISC.0703) The duplicate attributes the image to Fra Angelico (SC.MSS.088.DUPL.0031); Duplicate in box 268 Duplicate found at SC.MSS.088.DUPL.0031

Dates

  • Creation: c. 1433

Creator

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Biographical / Historical

Subjects: Panel Paintings; Paintings; Linaioli Altarpiece; Saints and Martyrs; Saint Mark; Religious Subjects; Religious Scenes; Life of Saints; School: Florence; Style period: Early Italian Renaissance; Technique: painting (technique); Work type: paintings

Full Extent

1 Items : Image Work Type: photographic print ; Image height (in.): 6.8; Image width (in.): 10in.

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

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