Ascension of Christ and election of Mattias, Philips Galle, After Maarten van Heemskerck, 1575 - 1582 print In the background the Ascension of Christ on the Mount of Olives. In the foreground, the apostles return to Jerusalem. Saint Peter prefers Mattias as the 12th apostle. The print has a Latin caption and is part of a 34-part series on the subject of the actions of the apostles. print maker: Antwerpafter design by: Haarlempublisher: Antwerp paper engraving Peter, in the midst of the disciples, proposes choosing an apostle to take Judas' place (Acts 1:15-26). the Ascension (Christ surrounded
Ascension of Christ and election of Mattias, Philips Galle, After Maarten van Heemskerck, 1575 - 1582 print In the background the Ascension of Christ on the Mount of Olives. In the foreground, the apostles return to Jerusalem. Saint Peter prefers Mattias as the 12th apostle. The print has a Latin caption and is part of a 34-part series on the subject of the actions of the apostles. print maker: Antwerpafter design by: Haarlempublisher: Antwerp paper engraving Peter, in the midst of the disciples, proposes choosing an apostle to take Judas' place (Acts 1:15-26). the Ascension (Christ surrounded by radiant light or in a mandorla)
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