Desk Frame - St. Matthias the Apostle by Museum Art
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A fine art, giclée print set behind glass in a brushed bronze finish with beading frame. Leg stand and hanging hooks on back. Includes artist narrative.
After Judas' departure the apostles felt they should be twelve again. There were two candidates: Joseph and a certain Matthias. Lots were cast and Matthias it was.
The axe in his hand refers to his death. According to an unconfirmed story Matthias was first stoned and then beheaded, in Jerusalem.
This panel belongs to a series of portraits Rubens made of the apostles.
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