Miracle of Saint Mark

Samuel Finley Breese Morse (American, 1791–1872)

Jacopo Tintoretto (Jacopo Robusti) (Italian (Venetian), about 1518–1594)

1831

Medium/TechniqueOil on canvas

Dimensions68.58 x 97.47 cm (27 x 38 3/8 in.)

Credit LineGift of Edward L. Morse

Accession number18.653

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ClassificationsPaintings

Collections

Americas

InscriptionsReverse, before relining: "Copy by S.F.B. Morse. P.N.A." "Original picture in the Acad of Fine Arts at Venice/is 17. feet 10 in. by 13. feet 7 in."

ProvenanceThe artist; commissioned by Charles Walker, the artist's brother-in-law; Edward L. Morse, the artist's son; to MFA, 1918, gift of Edward L. Morse.