06 works, Today, November 30th, is Andrew the Apostle’s day, his story, illustrated #333

Caravaggio (1571–1610)
Detail; The Crucifixion of Saint Andrew, c. 1607
Oil on canvas
Height: 202.5 cm (79.7 in); Width: 152.7 cm (60.1 in)
The Cleveland Museum of Art

Andrew the Apostle was an apostle of Jesus, according to the New Testament. He is the brother of Saint Peter. He is referred to in the Orthodox tradition as the First-Called…

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Author: zaidangallery

I search Art History for Beautiful works that may, or may not, have a secondary or unexpected story to tell. I then write short summaries that grow from my research. Art work is so much more when its secrets are exposed

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