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 The museum also features 'Christus' as the focal point, originally made of Carrara marble.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.
St. Jude, known as Thaddaeus, was a brother of St. James the Less, and a relative of Our Saviour. He was one of the 12 Apostles of Jesus and his attribute is a club. Images of St. Jude often include a flame around his head, which represent his presence at Pentecost, when he accepted the Holy Spirit alongside the other apostles. Another attribute is St. Jude holding an image of Christ, in the Image of Edessa.
This statue holds a halberd, which is a long-handled medieval weapon combining a spear and a battle-ax. Stories have Judas Thaddaeus suffering a martyr’s death in Persia.
Props in photos are not included with the item. This listing selection is for the Apostle Jude. The apostle's name is engraved into the base of the sculpture.