This Copenhagen Museum And Rome Italy Temple Grounds Rendition Of Thorvaldsen's Apostle measures approximately 8"Tall, 3"Wide and 2.5"Deep. It weighs about 1.25 pounds.
This Copenhagen Museum And Rome Italy Temple Grounds Rendition Of Thorvaldsen's Apostle is made of cold cast polyresin, hand painted and polished individually in off white finish. Resins last forever with proper placement and care. Impact can break resins but if you display in a showcase untouched, you can pass these sculptures down from generation to generation.
Bertel Thorvaldsen's work and personal gift to the Copenhagen Museum in Denmark showcases the unique features of the 12 apostles of Jesus Christ. The museum also features 'Christus' as the focal point, originally made of Carrara marble. The original masterpieces in life size can be found at the "Christ Hall" at the museum in the past and is being moved from time to time to other notable areas in Europe. As of 2019, the statues are showcased in Rome Italy Temple Grounds.
Saint Andrew was born according to the Christian tradition in 6 B.C in Galilee. The New Testament states that Andrew was the brother of Simon Peter. They were both Fishermen when they ware called to ministry by Jesus Christ. Andrew was faithful to Jesus and his calling to make disciples of every nation till his very death as a martyr. Portrayals often show Andrew with a book or scroll and accompanied by an X-shaped cross suggesting or representing the legend of his death in Patras, Greece.
Props in photos are not included with the item. This listing selection is for the Apostle Andrew. The apostle's name is engraved into the base of the sculpture.