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copy of Donatello's Saint Mark Plate 4: St. Mark, illuminated manuscript page from the Gospel Book of the Court school of Charlemagne, c. 810. In the Stabibliothek, Trier, W. Germany. (Cod. 22, Fol 59v) 36.6 X 24.5 cm.
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Also Known As John Mark
Flourished c.1 - c.100 • Jerusalem • Israel
Notable Works Gospel According to Mark

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copy of Donatello's Saint Mark
Plate 4: St. Mark, illuminated manuscript page from the Gospel Book of the Court school of Charlemagne, c. 810. In the Stabibliothek, Trier, W. Germany. (Cod. 22, Fol 59v) 36.6 X 24.5 cm.
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