Twelve Apostles Collection

Ananias restoring the sight of Saint Paul. Found in the Collection of Chiesa di Santa Maria della Concezione, Rome

South Africa, Western Cape, Cape Town, Camps Bay and Twelve Apostles

Delivery of the Keys to Saint Peter, 1481. Artist: Perugino (ca. 1450-1523)
Delivery of the Keys to Saint Peter, 1481. Found in the collection of the The Sistine Chapel, Vatican

The Apostle Paul, 1627. Found in the Collection of Nationalmuseum Stockholm

Long exposure at sunset at Camps Bay with cloud over Table Mountain and the Twelve Apostles, Cape Town, South Africa, Africa

The Twelve Apostles, Great Ocean Road, Victoria, Australia

The Twelve Apostles along the coast on the Great Ocean Road in Victoria, Australia, Pacific

The Incredulity of Saint Thomas, 1600-1601. Found in the Collection of Sanssouci, Potsdam

Illustration of a bible scene, John 1, Jesus chooses 12 disciples

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

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

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

The Crucifixion of Saint Peter, 1601. Found in the Collection of Santa Maria del Popolo, Rome

Saint Peter in Tears, c. 1655. Artist: Murillo, Bartolome Esteban (1617-1682)
Saint Peter in Tears, c. 1655. Found in the collection of the Museo de Bellas Artes de Bilbao

Clifton Bay and beach, sheltered by the Lions Head and Twelve Apostles, Cape Town, South Africa, Africa

Twelve Apostles, Victoria, Australia

Twelve Apostles at sunset, Port Campbell National Park, Great Ocean Road, Victoria, Australia, Pacific

The Twelve Apostles, Great Ocean Road, Victoria, Australia

Sea stacks on the coast, The Twelve Apostles, Great Ocean Road, Victoria, Australia

Twelve Apostles
Dan Edwards

Twelve Apostles
Dan Edwards

Twelve Apostles
Dan Edwards

Twelve Apostles
Dan Edwards

Twelve Apostles
Dan Edwards

Illustration in black and white of the Last Supper
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Jesus Walks on Water, 1863. Private Collection

The Apostle Paul, c. 1615. Found in the collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Twelve Apostles
Dan Edwards

Cape Town Skyline and Camps Bay with clouds over the Twelve Apostles Mountains at dusk, South Africa
Cloud formation creating table cloth effect over the Twelve Apostles mountain range with an overview of Cape Town city skyline

Twelve Apostles, Port Campbell National Park along the Great Ocean Road in Victoria, Australia

Saint James the Elder as Pilgrim. Artist: Juan de Flandes (ca. 1465-1519)
Saint James the Elder as Pilgrim. Found in the collection of Museo del Prado, Madrid

Aerial view of twelve apostles coast, Australia
Aerial view of twelve apostles coast near Loch Ard gorge. Great Ocean road, Port Campbell national park, Victoria, Australia

Gibosns Beach, Twelve Apostles Marine National Park near Port Campbell, Great Ocean Road, Victoria, Australia

Mutton Bird Island, Twelve Apostles Marine National Park near Port Campbell, Great Ocean Road, Victoria, Australia

Twelve Apostles Marine National Park near Port Campbell, Great Ocean Road, Victoria, Australia

View of Camps Bay, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Twelve Apostles at dawn, Port Campbell National Park, Great Ocean Road, Victoria, Australia

Beach at Gibson Steps, Port Campbell National Park, Great Ocean Road, Victoria, Australia

Stacks of Twelve Apostles at sunset, Port Campbell National Park, Great Ocean Road, Victoria, Australia

Stacks of Twelve Apostles at Gibson Steps, Port Campbell National Park, Great Ocean Road, Victoria, Australia

Couple on beach at Gibson Steps, Port Campbell National Park, Great Ocean Road, Victoria, Australia

Twelve Apostles rock formation in Altmuhl Valley, Solnhofen, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Saint Thomas the Apostle
FIA5399988 Saint Thomas the Apostle by Tour, Georges de la (1593-1652); National Museum of Western Art, Tokyo, Japan; (add.info)

Saint Thomas the Apostle, c. 1612. Creator: Ribera, Jose, de (1591-1652)
Saint Thomas the Apostle, c. 1612. Found in the Collection of the Fondazione di Studi di Storia dell Arte Roberto Longhi, Firenze

The Twelve Apostles: St. Peter, 1518-20 (chalk on paper)
4073284 The Twelve Apostles: St. Peter, 1518-20 (chalk on paper) by Romano, Giulio (1492-1546); 20.6x12.6 cm; eThe Devonshire Collections

Cape Town: Victoria Road and the Twelve Apostles (photo)
6015956 Cape Town: Victoria Road and the Twelve Apostles (photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Victoria Road and the Twelve Apostles)

Sending out the Twelve Apostles (engraving)
6028675 Sending out the Twelve Apostles (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sending out the Twelve Apostles)

Conflagration of Sebastopol, sketched on the Morning of 9 September, from the Height... (engraving)
2785545 Conflagration of Sebastopol, sketched on the Morning of 9 September, from the Height... (engraving) by English School

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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.