James The Elder Collection

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

Apostle Saint James the Great. Creator: Pittoni, Giovan Battista (1687-1767)
Apostle Saint James the Great. Private Collection

Saint James the Great. Philip the Apostle, 1516. Creator: Dürer, Albrecht (1471-1528)
Saint James the Great. Philip the Apostle, 1516. Found in the Collection of the Gallerie degli Uffizi, Florence

Painting by Giovanni Bellini now in the Galleria dell'Accademia. At the center is the Virgin enthroned with the Child

Glazed terra cotta by Giovanni della Robbia of the Virgin and Child between the Saints James and Dominic Florence High Relief High Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods

Tribute Money, detail with the face of St. John the Evangelist. Fresco by Masaccio. Brancacci Chapel, Church of Sta. Maria del Carmine, Florence Mural Painting Early Renaissance, Renaissance

St. James the Greater, sculpted by Antonello Gagini, in the Museo Regionale Pepoli in Trapani Trapani Pinacoteca Fardelliana Statue High Renaissance, Renaissance

Altar with bas relief depicting the Nativity, by Antonio Rossellino. The work is found in the Piccolomini Chapel inside the Monteoliveto Church, also called Saint Anne of the Lombards Church

San Giacomo Maggiore, the Tabernacle of Sixtus IV, the Vatican Grottoes, Vatican City State of the Vatican City Vatican City, Vatican Grottoes Sculpture Renaissance

San Giacomo Maggiore. Statue of Giovanni Dalmata (attr.) Belonging to the Monument of Pope Nicholas V and preserved in the Vatican Caves (formerly the Petriano Museum)

St. James, work of Iacopo Sansovino (1486-1570), Church of Santa Maria in Monserrato degli Spagnoli, Rome Rome Church of Santa Maria in Monserrato degli Spagnoli Statue Renaissance

The Last Supper; tapestry by the Gobelins Company, designed by Jean Audran, Palazzo del Quirinale, Rome Rome Palazzo del Quirinale Tapestry Eighteenth Century, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods

Mosaic depicting the apostles Jacob and Paul. Byzantine work decorating the vault of the left transept, Church della Martorana, Palermo. Palermo Church della Martorana

St. Philip and St. James, mosaic in St. Mark's Basilica in Venice Venice St. Mark's Basilica Mosaic Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1920-1930 ca

Shrine of St. Potentino, work by Trves, preserved in the Louvre Museum, Paris. The shrine is in wrought iron with precious stones, fretworks and statuettes under arcades

Madonna and Child with St. James the Greater, St. James the Less and the donors Jacopo and Eugenia Suriani; bronze bas-relief from the Lombard School

The Cappella Piccolomini with the bas-relief depicting the Nativity, in the church of Monteoliveto or church of Sant'Anna dei Lombardi in Naples Naples Church of Monteoliveto

Saints Philip and James(c.43v): illuminated letter of the Antiphonary 558, by Fra Angelico for the Monastery of San Domenico, now in the Monastery of San Marco

The symbol of Porta Eburnea, illuminated page from the Register preserved in the archives of the Collegio del Cambio in Perugia Perugia Archives of the Collegio del Cambio Illumination Gothic

The symbol of Porta Eburnea, illuminated page from the Statute preserved in the archives of the Collegio del Cambio in Perugia Perugia Archives of the Collegio del Cambio Illumination Baroque

San Giacomo Maggiore, bas-relief, detail of the funerary monument of Pope Nicholas V, Roman unknown of the fifteenth century

Christ with Apostles: mosaic of the church of San Vitale in Ravenna Ravenna St. Vitale Mosaic Byzantine Art, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1915 - 1920 ca

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

Church of St. James the Elder in the old town of Winterberg in the evening, Sauerland, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Transfiguration of Christ, painted on a piece of the wall in the sacristy (fresco)
3573775 Transfiguration of Christ, painted on a piece of the wall in the sacristy (fresco) by Carpi, Girolamo da (1501-56); San Michele in Bosco, Bologna

Apostle Saint James the Great, 1618-1622. Creator: Reni, Guido (1575-1642)
Apostle Saint James the Great, 1618-1622. Found in the Collection of Museo del Prado, Madrid

Martyrdom of Saint James and Josiah, 1605. Creator: Cigoli, Lodovico (1559-1613)
Martyrdom of Saint James and Josiah, 1605. Found in the Collection of Chiesa di San Giacomo Maggiore Apostolo Polesine, Pegognaga

Apostle Saint James the Great, 1516. Found in the Collection of Villa Colloredo Mels

The Holy Kinship, 1510. Found in the Collection of Narodni muzej Slovenije

The Apostle James the Great and the prophet Zephaniah, 1492-1495. Found in the Collection of Apostolic Palace, Vatican

The Altarpiece of the Holy Kinship (left wing), 1509. Found in the collection of Stadtische Galerie im Stadelschen Kunstinstitut, Frankfurt am Main

Altarpiece of the Holy Kinship. Right panel
Altarpiece of the Holy Kinship.Right panel. Found in the Collection of Stadtische Galerie im Stadelschen Kunstinstitut, Frankfurt am Main

Altarpiece of the Holy Kinship. Central panel. Found in the Collection of Stadtische Galerie im Stadelschen Kunstinstitut, Frankfurt am Main

Altarpiece of the Holy Kinship. Left panel. Found in the Collection of Stadtische Galerie im Stadelschen Kunstinstitut, Frankfurt am Main

The Saints Anthony and James the Great. Private Collection

Virgin and child with Saints James, John the Baptist, Pope Stephen I and Francis. Found in the Collection of Museo dell Accademia Etrusca e della Citta di Cortona

Madonna and Child with Saints James and Zenobius, 1506. Artist: Albertinelli, Mariotto (1474-1515)
Madonna and Child with Saints James and Zenobius, 1506. Found in the collection of Musee du Louvre, Paris

The Apostle Saint James the Greater Freeing the Magician Hermogenes. Artist: Angelico, Fra Giovanni, da Fiesole (ca)
The Apostle Saint James the Greater Freeing the Magician Hermogenes. Found in the collection of Kimbell Art Museum

Martyrdom of the Apostles. Left panel. Artist: Lochner, Stephan (ca 1400 / 10-1451)
Martyrdom of the Apostles. Left panel. Found in the collection of Stadtische Galerie im Stadelschen Kunstinstitut, Frankfurt am Main

Burial of St. Philip, detail of Stories of Saints Philip and James, mosaic, Basilica of San Marco, Venice Venice Basilica of S. Marco Mosaic Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Madonna and Child with Saints John the Evangelist, John the Baptist, James of Compostela and Nicholas of Bari, ca 1390. Found in the collection of the National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne

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"James the Elder: A Journey through Art, Faith, and History" Step into the world of James the Elder, one of the twelve apostles chosen by Jesus Christ himself. From stunning artworks to sacred sites, his legacy is beautifully depicted across time and space. El Greco's masterpiece captures Saint James in all his glory. With vibrant colors and intricate details, this painting brings forth a sense of awe and reverence for this revered saint. Juan de Flandes takes us on a pilgrimage with Saint James as he embarks on a spiritual journey. The artist skillfully portrays the determination and devotion that characterized this apostle's life. In Winterberg's old town stands the Church of St. James the Elder, its spire reaching towards heaven. As evening falls over Sauerland in Germany, it becomes a beacon of faith for those seeking solace and guidance. The sacristy reveals an astonishing fresco depicting the Transfiguration of Christ on its wall. Here we witness Saint James' profound encounter with divinity as he witnesses Jesus' radiant transformation. Guido Reni's portrayal showcases Apostle Saint James in vivid detail - his steadfast gaze reflecting unwavering faith amidst trials faced during his ministry. Lodovico Cigoli paints an intense scene capturing both martyrdoms - that of Saint James alongside Josiah - reminding us of their sacrifices made for spreading God's word fearlessly. Travel back to 1516 when another talented artist immortalized Apostle Saint James through brushstrokes. This artwork serves as a testament to how deeply ingrained his image was within religious art history. "The Holy Kinship" from 1510 invites us into an intimate gathering where Mary holds baby Jesus while surrounded by saints including our beloved Apostle James – showcasing their familial bond transcending time itself. Zephaniah accompanies Apostle Saint James in yet another remarkable piece from 1492-1495; together they represent strength and prophecy, reminding us of the divine purpose behind James' calling.