Twelve Apostles Collection (page 4)

The Four Evangelists (Manuscript illumination from the Gospel Book), ca 1401. Found in the Collection of State History Museum, Moscow

The Four Evangelists (Manuscript illumination from the Matenadaran Gospel), 1368. Found in the Collection of Mesrop Mashtots Institute of Ancient Manuscripts (Matenadaran), Yerevan

Saint Paul. From the Altarpiece for the Santa Maria del Carmine in Pisa, 1426. Found in the Collection of Museo di San Matteo, Pisa

The Four Evangelists, 1614. Found in the Collection of Sanssouci, Potsdam

Saint Bartholomew the Apostle. Found in the Collection of Accademia di San Luca

Apostle Saint James the Great, 1516. Found in the Collection of Villa Colloredo Mels

Bartholomew the Apostle and the Prophet Joel, 1492-1495. Found in the Collection of Apostolic Palace, Vatican

Matthew the Apostle and the Prophet Hosea, 1492-1495. Found in the Collection of Apostolic Palace, Vatican

Peter the Apostle and the Prophet Jeremiah, 1492-1495. Found in the Collection of Apostolic Palace, Vatican

Matthew the Apostle and the Prophet Obadiah, 1492-1495. Found in the Collection of Apostolic Palace, Vatican

Thomas the Apostle and the Prophet Daniel, 1492-1495. Found in the Collection of Apostolic Palace, Vatican

The Apostle James the Great and the prophet Zephaniah, 1492-1495. Found in the Collection of Apostolic Palace, Vatican

Saint Bartholomew and Saint Thomas, 1577. Found in the collection of Monasterio de El Escorial

The Denial of Saint Peter, c. 1616-1617. Found in the collection of Fondazione di Studi di Storia dell Arte Roberto Longhi, Firenze

The Martyrdom of Saint Thomas, ca 1637. Found in the collection of National Gallery, Prague

Peter the Apostle, 1632. Found in the collection of Nationalmuseum Stockholm

Thomas the Apostle. Fresco of the St. Georges Church, Staraya Ladoga, 12th century. Found in the Collection of Saint Georges Church, Staraya Ladoga

The Apostle Paul, ca 1320. Found in the Collection of Museo Nazionale di San Matteo, Pisa

Christ Washing Peters Feet, 16th century. Found in the Collection of State Museum of Religious History, St Petersburg

The Four Evangelists. Found in the Collection of Art History Museum, Vienne

Peters vision of a sheet with animals. Found in the Collection of Art History Museum, Vienne

Repentance of Saint Peter. Found in the Collection of Art History Museum, Vienne

Christ Appears to the Apostles Peter and Paul. Found in the Collection of Art History Museum, Vienne

The Saints Anthony and James the Great. Private Collection

Virgin and Child with Saints John the Baptist, Cosmas and Damian, Catherine and Paul, ca 1506-1507. Found in the collection of Galleria Nazionale, Parma

The Apostle Paul. Icon from the Deesis Iconostasis, Last quarter of the 14th century. Artist: Theophanes the Greek (ca)
The Apostle Paul. Icon from the Deesis Iconostasis, Last quarter of the 14th century. Found in the collection of Annunciation Cathedral in the Kremlin, Moscow

The Incredulity of Saint Thomas. Artist: Bruyn, Bartholomaeus (Barthel), the Elder (1493-1555)
The Incredulity of Saint Thomas. Found in the collection of Staatliche Museen, Berlin

The Delivery of the Keys, c. 1490. Artist: Crivelli, Carlo (c. 1435-c. 1495)
The Delivery of the Keys, c. 1490. Found in the collection of Staatliche Museen, Berlin

Madonna and Child with Saints James and Zenobius, 1506. Artist: Albertinelli, Mariotto (1474-1515)
Madonna and Child with Saints James and Zenobius, 1506. Found in the collection of Musee du Louvre, Paris

The Four Evangelists. Artist: Jordaens, Jacob (1593-1678)
The Four Evangelists. Found in the collection of Louvre, Paris

Saint Peter and Saint Paul. Artist: El Greco, Dominico (1541-1614)
Saint Peter and Saint Paul. Found in the collection of Museu Nacional d Art de Catalunya, Barcelona

Saint Paul. Artist: Velazquez, Diego (1599-1660)
Saint Paul. Found in the collection of Museu Nacional d Art de Catalunya, Barcelona

Saint Peter Enthroned. Artist: Osona (Orsona), Rodrigo de (active 1465-1514)
Saint Peter Enthroned. Found in the collection of Museu Nacional d Art de Catalunya, Barcelona

Peter the Apostle. Artist: Martini, Simone, di (1280 / 85-1344)
Peter the Apostle. Found in the collection of Thyssen-Bornemisza Collections

Saint Thomas the Apostle. Artist: La Tour, Georges, de (1583-1652)
Saint Thomas the Apostle. Found in the collection of National Museum of Western Art, Tokyo

Peter the Apostle. Artist: El Greco, Dominico (1541-1614)
Peter the Apostle. Found in the collection of Museo del Greco, Toledo

Saint Peter in Tears. Artist: El Greco, Dominico (1541-1614)
Saint Peter in Tears. Found in the collection of Museo del Greco, Toledo

The Apostle Saint James the Greater Freeing the Magician Hermogenes. Artist: Angelico, Fra Giovanni, da Fiesole (ca)
The Apostle Saint James the Greater Freeing the Magician Hermogenes. Found in the collection of Kimbell Art Museum

The Sacrament of Ordination (Christ presenting the Keys to Saint Peter). Artist: Poussin, Nicolas (1594-1665)
The Sacrament of Ordination (Christ presenting the Keys to Saint Peter). Found in the collection of Kimbell Art Museum

The Apostle Saint James the Great with Preachers (Right panel of The Last Judgment triptych). Found in the collection of Museo del Prado, Madrid

The Incredulity of Saint Thomas. Artist: Guercino (1591-1666)
The Incredulity of Saint Thomas. Found in the collection of Residenzgalerie Salzburg

Christ Giving the Keys to Saint Peter. Artist: Catena, Vincenzo di Biagio (ca. 1470-1531)
Christ Giving the Keys to Saint Peter. Found in the collection of Museo del Prado, Madrid

The Apostle Paul (Detail). Artist: Byzantine Master
The Apostle Paul (Detail). Found in the collection of Saint Sophia Cathedral, Kiev

Peter the Apostle, 14th century. Artist: Ancient Russian frescos
Peter the Apostle, 14th century. Found in the collection of the Church of St. Nicholas on Greblya, Pskov

The Denial of Saint Peter, 1660. Artist: Rembrandt van Rhijn (1606-1669)
The Denial of Saint Peter, 1660. Found in the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Saint Paul, 1482. Artist: Montagna, Bartolomeo (1449-1523)
Saint Paul, 1482. Found in the collection of the Museo Poldi Pezzoli, Milan

Cardinal Pedro Gonzalez de Mendoza (1428-1495) praying before Saint Peter, 1490-1495. Artist: Anonymous
Cardinal Pedro Gonzalez de Mendoza (1428-1495) praying before Saint Peter, 1490-1495. Found in the collection of the Museo del Prado, Madrid

The Apostles St. Peter and St. Paul, 1587-1592. Artist: El Greco, Dominico (1541-1614)
The Apostles St. Peter and St. Paul, 1587-1592. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

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The Twelve Apostles, a breathtaking natural wonder located in the Western Cape of South Africa, near the vibrant city of Cape Town. Standing tall and majestic along the coast, these towering rock formations are reminiscent of biblical tales and artistic masterpieces. As I gaze at this awe-inspiring sight, my mind drifts to Perugino's famous painting "Delivery of the Keys to Saint Peter. " Created in 1481, it depicts Jesus entrusting Peter with the keys to heaven. Just like that significant moment captured on canvas, these twelve apostles seem to hold secrets and mysteries within their rugged beauty. Moving forward in time, El Greco's artwork comes to mind. His portrayal of The Apostle Paul from 1627 showcases his distinctive style and attention to detail. It reminds me that these they were not only witnesses but also messengers who spread Christianity across continents. Back in present-day Camps Bay, as the sun sets over Table Mountain and casts its warm glow upon the landscape, I am reminded of John 1 where Jesus chooses his twelve disciples. This serene scene captures a sense of tranquility amidst nature's grandeur. While many associate The Twelve Apostles with South Africa's Western Cape region, they can also be found along Australia's Great Ocean Road in Victoria. These limestone stacks stand proudly against crashing waves - a testament to nature's power and resilience. Reflecting on religious narratives once again brings forth images such as "The Incredulity of Saint Thomas" by Caravaggio or an illustration depicting Jesus choosing his disciples from John These depictions remind us that faith is often intertwined with doubt but ultimately leads us towards enlightenment. Lastly, El Greco's paintings come full circle as we encounter his interpretations of Saint Peter crucified upside down or Saint Thomas holding out his hand for proof. Their expressions convey both pain and unwavering devotion - qualities shared by those who followed Christ during his earthly ministry.