Saint MarkValentin de Boulogne · 1624
Baroque
1624
120.0 x 146.0 cm
Saint Mark is shown with his emblem, a lion, as though interrupted in his dim study by the viewer, to whom he makes a beseeching gesture. This model, too, reappears in other paintings by the artist (including Last Supper, in this gallery). Together with Saint Matthew, on view here, and two companion pictures of the other evangelists, this painting—cleaned for the exhibition—was chosen by Louis XIV to decorate his chamber at Versailles, which it still does; it has been lent exceptionally.
Valentin de Boulogne (1591 – 1632)
Explore Valentin de Boulogne’s tenebrist paintings! French artist known for dramatic light & dark contrasts, Caravaggio influence, & scenes of fortune-telling.
About this artwork
- Title: Saint Mark
- Artist: Valentin de Boulogne
- Year: 1624
- Original dimensions: 120.0 x 146.0 cm
- Format: Landscape
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Creative period: Mature Period
- Corpus context: religious iconography", evangelist narrative
- Color palette: Earthy
- Keywords: "oil paint texture", "dark and light art", "european art history"
Questions & Answers
What color leads the composition of "Saint Mark" by Valentin de Boulogne?
The color that stands out most in "Saint Mark" is walnut (#975d19). The dominant color is useful when matching an artwork to an interior.
Where does "Saint Mark" stand among Valentin de Boulogne's recurring subjects?
Valentin de Boulogne's recurring themes include caravaggio's tenebrism, religious iconography", louis xiv's patronage, evangelist narrative, artist's signature style, baroque drama & emotion, symbolic lion imagery, versailles chamber décor; "Saint Mark" focuses on saint mark, apostle, lion symbol, baroque art, religious figure, study scene, chiaroscuro, renaissance.
Who made "Saint Mark", and when?
Valentin de Boulogne made "Saint Mark" in 1624.