St. Mark Preaching in Alexandria

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"St. Mark Preaching in Alexandria" is a painting by Gentile Bellini, an Italian Renaissance painter. The work, which was completed between 1493 and 1507, was finished by his brother, Giovanni Bellini, after Gentile's death. The painting depicts St. Mark, the traditional author of the second Gospel, preaching in Alexandria. St. Mark is credited with founding the Egyptian church and is considered the patron saint of Alexandria. The painting is noted for its detailed depiction of Venetian life and architecture during the 15th century.1234

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…but lesser-known work is his St. Mark Preaching in Alexandria (1493–1507), which was finished after Gentile’s death by his brother, Giovanni, one of the best Venetian painters of the Renaissance. Gentile’s paintings are of great interest today primarily as records of Venetian life and architecture during the 15th century.
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…but lesser-known work is his St. Mark Preaching in Alexandria (1493–1507), which was finished after Gentile’s death by his brother, Giovanni, one of the best Venetian painters of the Renaissance. Gentile’s paintings are of great interest today primarily as records of Venetian life and architecture during the 15th century.
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