Piet (the Dead Christ on His Tomb flanked by the Virgin Mary, and St John the Evangelist with Sts Mark and Nicholas), by Giovanni Bellini, 1472 about, 15th Century, oil on panel, cm 115 x 317. Italy, Veneto, Venice, Doges Palace, Hall of the Council of Ten (formerly Chapel of St Nicholas). All. Lunette Piet Dead Christ tomb sepulcher Madonna Virgin Mary St John the Evangelist saints St Mark kneeling prayer St Nicholas candlestick.