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Sebald Beham

Plate 2: Saint Mark, his head turned in profile to the left, with an open book in his right hand and a lion at his feet, from 'The four evangelists'

1541
Engraving; forth of four states
4.2 × 3 cm (1.7 × 1.2 in)

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