Ebros Gift Bertel Thorvaldsen Copenhagen Museum Rome Temple Reproduction of Jesus and His Twelve Apostles Disciples Figurine 8" H Christian Catholic Decor (Bartholomew Nathaniel Holding Knife)

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 The museum also features 'Christus' as the focal point, originally made of Carrara marble.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.

• 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 The museum also features 'Christus' as the focal point, originally made of Carrara marble.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.
• Saint Bartholomew was one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ who was martyred in the 1st century AD. The Roman Martyrology says he preached in India and Greater Armenia, where he was flayed and beheaded by King Astyages. Tradition has the place as Abanopolis on the west coast of the Caspian Sea and that he also preached in Mesopotamia, Persia, and Egypt. The knife being held conveys the legend of his death at the command of the king of Armenia.
• Props in photos are not included with the item. This listing selection is for the Apostle Bartholomew. The apostle's name is engraved into the base of the sculpture.