Mosaic showing how St Mark's body was stolen from Egypt by covering the body with pork, to the customs official's disgust, Saint Mark's Cathedral

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St. Mark’s body was stolen in 828 by two Venetian merchants. The body was hidden in a large basket, covered with fruits, vegetables and pork. The Egyptian custom officers react to the sight of pork; one of them pinches his nose, another one turns away showing disgust

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Size: 5272px × 3508px
Location: Venice, Italy
Photo credit: © Colin Marshall / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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