Apostolic Collection

Gyorgy Zala, sculpture of the Archangel Gabriel holding the Holy Crown of St Stephen and and the apostolic double cross (Millennium Monument, Heroes Square, Budapest, Hungary). 19th century

Federico Cattani Amadori (1856-1943). Colored engraving
Federico Cattani Amadori (1856-1943). Italian Cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church. Secretary of the Apostolic Signatura (1924-1935). Engraving in The Spanish and American Illustration, 1877. Colored

The Liberation of Saint Peter, 1754
3481089 The Liberation of Saint Peter, 1754 by Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio of Urbino) (1483-1520); (add.info.: The Liberation of Saint Peter; fresco painting by the Italian High Renaissance artist)

Planisphere by Diego Ribero o Diogo Ribeiro, a Portuguese cartographer, in 1529
3600112 Planisphere by Diego Ribero o Diogo Ribeiro, a Portuguese cartographer, in 1529; Biblioteca Apostolica Vaticana, Vatican City; (add.info.: Planisphere by Diego Ribero o Diogo Ribeiro)

Title Page for Apostolicarvm PII Qvinti Pont. Max... 1640. Creator: Unknown
Title Page for Apostolicarvm PII Qvinti Pont. Max... 1640

Armenia, Hovhannavank church standing on the edge of the Qasakh River Canyon

The Lamentable Apostolic Mission, 1866, by Wojciech Gerson
Wojciech Gerson (1831-1901). Polish painter. The Lamentable Apostolic Mission, 1866. This painting depicts a scene from a period of conquering pagan Polabian Slavs by Christian Germanic tribes

Paul the Apostle (c. 5-c. 64 or 67). Romanesque style
Hight relief of Paul the Apostle (c.5-c.64 or 67). Romanesque style, 12th century. Work of Ramon de Bianya. Church of St. Paul of Narbonne (late 16th century)

Bishop of Puy leading the Crusader Barons 1096-7
3086769 Bishop of Puy leading the Crusader Barons 1096-7 by William of Tyre (Archbishop) (c.1130-85); Bibliotheque Municipale de Lyon, France; (add.info.: Adhemar de Monteil, bishop of Puy-en-Velay)

Christian Patriarch of Armenia
Christian Patriarch of the Armenian Apostolic Church, Armenia. Date: 1922

Martydom of St. Ignatius of Antioch (oil on canvas)
954747 Martydom of St. Ignatius of Antioch (oil on canvas) by Crespi, Giovanni Battista (Il Cerano) (1567-1633); Galleria e Museo Estense, Modena, Italy; (add.info.: Ignatius of Antioch ((c)

Armenia, Yerevan, Ararat plain, Khor Virap Armenian Apostolic Church monastery, at the foot of Mount Ararat, where Grigor Luisavorich (St. Gregory the Illuminator) was imprisoned

Armenia, Yerevan, Ararat plain, Khor Virap Armenian Apostolic Church monastery, at the foot of Mount Ararat, where Grigor Luisavorich (St. Gregory the Illuminator) was imprisoned

Armenia, Yerevan, Ararat plain, Khor Virap Armenian Apostolic Church monastery, at the foot of Mount Ararat, where Grigor Luisavorich (St. Gregory the Illuminator) was imprisoned

Armenia, Yerevan, Ararat plain, Khor Virap Armenian Apostolic Church monastery, at the foot of Mount Ararat, where Grigor Luisavorich (St. Gregory the Illuminator) was imprisoned

Pope Pius VII in the Sistine Chapel, 1814 (oil on canvas)
3247766 Pope Pius VII in the Sistine Chapel, 1814 (oil on canvas) by Ingres, Jean Auguste Dominique (1780-1867); 74.5x92.7 cm; National Gallery of Art, Washington DC

Armenia, Yerevan, Ararat plain, Khor Virap Armenian Apostolic Church monastery, at the foot of Mount Ararat, where Grigor Luisavorich (St. Gregory the Illuminator) was imprisoned

Armenia, Yerevan, Ararat plain, Khor Virap Armenian Apostolic Church monastery, at the foot of Mount Ararat, where Grigor Luisavorich (St. Gregory the Illuminator) was imprisoned

Armenia, Yerevan, Ararat plain, Khor Virap Armenian Apostolic Church monastery, at the foot of Mount Ararat, where Grigor Luisavorich (St. Gregory the Illuminator) was imprisoned

Armenia, Yerevan, Ararat plain, Khor Virap Armenian Apostolic Church monastery, at the foot of Mount Ararat, where Grigor Luisavorich (St. Gregory the Illuminator) was imprisoned

Armenia, Yerevan, Ararat plain, Khor Virap Armenian Apostolic Church monastery, at the foot of Mount Ararat, where Grigor Luisavorich (St. Gregory the Illuminator) was imprisoned

Armenia, Yerevan, Ararat plain, Khor Virap Armenian Apostolic Church monastery, at the foot of Mount Ararat, where Grigor Luisavorich (St. Gregory the Illuminator) was imprisoned

Armenia, Yerevan, Ararat plain, Khor Virap Armenian Apostolic Church monastery, at the foot of Mount Ararat, where Grigor Luisavorich (St. Gregory the Illuminator) was imprisoned

Armenia, Yerevan, Ararat plain, Khor Virap Armenian Apostolic Church monastery, at the foot of Mount Ararat, where Grigor Luisavorich (St. Gregory the Illuminator) was imprisoned

Armenia, Yerevan, Ararat plain, Khor Virap Armenian Apostolic Church monastery, at the foot of Mount Ararat, where Grigor Luisavorich (St. Gregory the Illuminator) was imprisoned

Armenia, Yerevan, Ararat plain, Khor Virap Armenian Apostolic Church monastery, at the foot of Mount Ararat

Armenia, Yerevan, Ararat plain, Khor Virap Armenian Apostolic Church monastery, at the foot of Mount Ararat, where Grigor Luisavorich (St. Gregory the Illuminator) was imprisoned

Armenia, Yerevan, Ararat plain, Khor Virap Armenian Apostolic Church monastery, at the foot of Mount Ararat, where Grigor Luisavorich (St. Gregory the Illuminator) was imprisoned

Armenia, Yerevan, Ararat plain, Khor Virap Armenian Apostolic Church monastery, at the foot of Mount Ararat, where Grigor Luisavorich (St. Gregory the Illuminator) was imprisoned

Armenia, Yerevan, Ararat plain, Khor Virap Armenian Apostolic Church monastery, at the foot of Mount Ararat, where Grigor Luisavorich (St. Gregory the Illuminator) was imprisoned

Armenia, Yerevan, Ararat plain, Khor Virap Armenian Apostolic Church monastery, at the foot of Mount Ararat, where Grigor Luisavorich (St. Gregory the Illuminator) was imprisoned

Armenia, Yerevan, Ararat plain, Khor Virap Armenian Apostolic Church monastery, at the foot of Mount Ararat, where Grigor Luisavorich (St. Gregory the Illuminator) was imprisoned

The Divine Comedy. Dante and Virgil in Hell. Folio 25 r. 148
The Divine Comedy. Poem by Dante Alighieri (1265-1321). Miniature depicting Dante and Virgil in Hell. The meeting of Dante with Farinata degli Uberti and Cavalcante de Cavalcanti. Folio 25 r

Franz Joseph I Or Francis Joseph I, 1830 To 1916. Emperor Of Austria, King Of Bohemia And Apostolic King Of Hungary. From The Age We Live In, A History Of The Nineteenth Century

Lit Candles At Khor Virap Monastery; Ararat Province, Armenia

The Divine Comedy. Dante and Virgil in Purgatory. Folio 177
The Divine Comedy. Poem by Dante Alighieri (1265-1321). Miniature depicting Dante and Virgil in Purgatory. Folio 177 r. 1480-1482. Painted by Guglielmo Giraldi (active 1445-1490)

Prophet Ezekiel
Ezekiel (622-570 BC). Hebrew prophet. Portrait. Fresco by Michelangelo. Sistine Chapel ceiling. 1508-1512. Apostolic Palace. Vatican City

New Testament. The apostle James and St. Luke writing the Gospel. Miniature of the 13th century. Vatican Apostolic Library

Israel. Jerusalem. Cathedral of Saint James, 12th century, headquarters of the Armenian Patriarchate of Jerusalem. Armenian Quarter. Exterior

Legend and craft of Saint George. Represented as medieval copyist. 14th century. Vatican Apostolic Library

Syria. Aleppo. Entrance of Gregorian Armenian Church

Italy. Castel Gandolfo. The Papal Palace or the Apostolic Palace. 17th century. It has served as a summer residence for the Pope

Book of Hours. Life of the Virgin. 15th century
The Virgin Mary with Infant Jesus, Saint Joseph and angels. Miniature. Book of Hours. Life of the Virgin. 15th century. Vatican Apostolic Library. Vatican City

Arba ah Turim. Halakhic code by Yaakov ben Asher (1270-1340
Arba ah Turim or Tur. Halakhic code by Yaakov ben Asher (1270-1340). Hebrew. Miniature. Hebrew marriage scene. 1436. Folio 220v. Vatican Apostolic Library

Vatican Library. Interior. Vatican City
Vatican Library. Interior. Vatican Museums. Vatican City

Heraclitus of Ephesus. Portrait
Heraclitus of Ephesus (535-475 BC). Pre-socratic Greek philosopher. Heraclitus figured by Michelangelo. Detail of the fresco The School of Athens by Raphael. Raphaels Rooms. Apostolic Palace

Raphael (1483-1520). Italian painter and architect. Liberati
Raphael (1483-1520). Italian painter and architect of the High Renaissance. Liberation of Saint Peter, 1514. Fresco. Raphaels Rooms. Room of Heliodorus. Apostolic Palace. Vatican City

EDWARD IRVING / 1792-1834
EDWARD IRVING Scottish clergyman, whose followers, (Irvingites) adopted the title of Catholic Apostolic Church Date: 1792 - 1834

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"Apostolic: A Journey Through Art, Faith, and History" Embark on a captivating journey through the apostolic world as we explore various artistic masterpieces and significant landmarks. From Gyorgy Zala's exquisite sculpture of the Archangel Gabriel to Federico Cattani Amadori's vibrant colored engraving depicting an apostolic scene, each artwork tells a unique story. In 1754, witness "The Liberation of Saint Peter, " a powerful painting that captures the moment when divine intervention sets free one of Christ's beloved disciples. Traveling to Armenia, discover the breathtaking Khor Virap Armenian Apostolic Church monastery nestled in the Ararat plain. Its ancient walls reverberate with centuries of devotion and spiritual significance. Wojciech Gerson's poignant masterpiece "The Lamentable Apostolic Mission" transports us back to 1866, shedding light on historical events that shaped religious narratives. Marvel at Paul the Apostle depicted in Romanesque style artistry, his presence exuding strength and determination. Dante Alighieri takes us on an extraordinary literary voyage through his magnum opus "The Divine Comedy. " Witness Dante and Virgil navigating Hell and Purgatory; their encounters with apostolic figures leave an indelible mark on our imagination. Prophet Ezekiel stands as a symbol of divine revelation while New Testament luminaries like James and St. Luke diligently pen down sacred scriptures for future generations to cherish. In Armenia once again, Hovhannavank church perches gracefully overlooking Qasakh River Canyon – a testament to enduring faith amidst nature's grandeur. Join us as we unravel these apostolic treasures – where art intertwines with spirituality, history converges with belief systems, and humanity finds solace in its collective search for meaning.