Category

Christianity

Time Period

17th century CE

Size

179 × 66 cm

Material

Plaster

This artifact originated in Spain and depicts Jesus and the Twelve Apostles. By observing the posture of the figures, the text, and the five objects they hold, it is clear that Jesus is in the center, with the twelve apostles standing on either side. From the perspective of the viewer, from right to left, the figures are identified as Matthew, Thaddeus, Simon the Zealot, James son of Alphaeus, Paul, and Peter. From left to right, they are Philip, James, Thomas, Bartholomew, Andrew, and John. Interestingly, the craftsman who made it also placed a figure of a Christian believer at the feet of Jesus.

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