1907 Print Saint Mark Basilica San Marco Church Venice Italy Byzantine XGTB4 YMP3 or Altar of the Motherland

or Altar of the Motherland

used to cover a saddle

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There is a small crease in the left margin that is not visible on the digital image

1907 Print Saint Mark Basilica San Marco Church Venice Italy Byzantine XGTB4 YMP3 or Altar of the MotherlandThis is an original 1907 black and white halftone print of the facade of St. Mark's Basilica (Basilica di San Marco) which can be found on St. Mark's Square in Venice (Venezia), Italy. This basilica was built in AD 828 when Venetian merchants stole St. Mark's relics from Alexandria, Egypt, and needed a place to store him. St. Mark is the patron saint of Venice. The basilica is an excellent example of Byzantine architecture. CONDITION This 104+ year