Subject
Apostle
Apostle is a subject in art. The gallery holds 42 works in this subject in art, including works by John Singleton Copley, Hans Leonhard Schäufelein and Carlo Crivelli.
In Christian theology and ecclesiology, the apostles, particularly the Twelve Apostles (also known as the Twelve Disciples or simply the Twelve), were the primary disciples of Jesus according to the New Testament. During the life and ministry of Jesus in the 1st century AD, the apostles were his closest followers and became the primary teachers of the gospel message of Jesus.
Key artists
Works
The Twelve Apostles: Saints Bartholomew, Andrew, Matthew, James the Greater, Thaddeus, Philip, James the Lesser, Simon, Peter, Paul, Thomas, and John
The Dormition of the Virgin; (reverse) Christ Carrying the Cross
Six Apostles
The Last Supper
The Death of the Virgin (The Dormition)
Paschal Candlestick
Shrine of Saint Anne and the Holy Kinship
Christ and the Twelve Apostles
Doubting Thomas
Altar Frontal
Plaque with the Pentecost
The Ascension of Christ
Saint Giles with Christ Triumphant over Satan and the Mission of the Apostles
Dormition of the Virgin
Two Scenes of Christ and the Apostles
The Betrayal of Christ
An Apostle
Standing Apostle
Study for "The Ascension"
Three Apostles
Last Judgement: Saint John the Baptist with six apostles
Last Supper
Two Disciples at the Tomb
Altar frontal from Ix
St Simon the Apostle (also known as St Simon the Zealot or Simon the Cananite
St Matthew the Apostle
St John the Apostle
St Andrew the Apostle (the First-Called)
James the Greater, Son of Zebedee
St Thomas the Apostle
St Peter the Apostle
St Paul the Apostle
St Jude the Apostle (also known as Judas Thaddaeus)
St Philip the Apostle
St Matthew the Evangelist
Left wing of St. Laurenz triptych - 6 Apostles and the donor Gerhard von Wesel (1443-1510) with his third wife Adelheid Bischof
Incredulity of St. Thomas
Pentecost
The resurrection of Lazarrus
Assunção da Virgem Maria - Frei Carlos
Tribute to Caesar
Ascensão de Cristo, Frei Carlos
Frequently asked questions
What is Apostle?
Apostle is a subject in art. In Christian theology and ecclesiology, the apostles, particularly the Twelve Apostles (also known as the Twelve Disciples or simply the Twelve), were the primary disciples of Jesus according to the New Testament.
How many Apostle works does Artifact World Gallery have?
Artifact World Gallery holds 42 public-domain Apostle works, all free to view and download.
Who are the key Apostle artists?
Key Apostle artists in the collection include John Singleton Copley, Hans Leonhard Schäufelein and Carlo Crivelli.
Where can I see Apostle works?
Apostle works in the collection are held by Metropolitan Museum of Art, Hermitage Museum and Uffizi Gallery.