Lion of Saint Mark Self-researched

Location: Saint Mark's Basilica, Venice
Medium: Various (bronze, stone, mosaic)
Date: Medieval

Biblical Context

Tetramorph - The winged lion is one of the four living creatures from the visions of Ezekiel and Revelation, traditionally associated with Saint Mark the Evangelist.

The winged lion symbol of Saint Mark the Evangelist and the city of Venice. Appears prominently throughout the basilica, including a golden lion surmounting the pinnacle holding a Bible. Derived from the Tetramorph vision in Ezekiel and Revelation where Mark is represented as a lion.