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James The Greater Collection

"James the Greater: A Journey of Faith and Miracles" Discover the captivating life and legacy of James the Greater, one of Jesus Christ's beloved apostles

Background imageJames The Greater Collection: The Apostle Saint James the Great. Artist: El Greco, Dominico (1541-1614)

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

Background imageJames The Greater Collection: Calendar for March with figures of Elias and St. James the Greater, quote from Corinthians

Calendar for March with figures of Elias and St. James the Greater, quote from Corinthians, disciples, lamb, castles
5912925 Calendar for March with figures of Elias and St. James the Greater, quote from Corinthians, disciples, lamb, castles, birds and foliage

Background imageJames The Greater Collection: Apostle Saint James the Great. Creator: Pittoni, Giovan Battista (1687-1767)

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

Background imageJames The Greater Collection: Saint James the Great. Philip the Apostle, 1516. Creator: Dürer, Albrecht (1471-1528)

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

Background imageJames The Greater Collection: Saint James the Elder as Pilgrim. Artist: Juan de Flandes (ca. 1465-1519)

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

Background imageJames The Greater Collection: Saint Anthony Abbot and Saint James the Greater (tempera & gold on panel)

Saint Anthony Abbot and Saint James the Greater (tempera & gold on panel)
474187 Saint Anthony Abbot and Saint James the Greater (tempera & gold on panel) by Master of the Misericordia (fl. mid-14th century)

Background imageJames The Greater Collection: Folio from a miniature Book of Hours, use of Rome, Bruges

Folio from a miniature Book of Hours, use of Rome, Bruges
492871 Folio from a miniature Book of Hours, use of Rome, Bruges, 1530-35 (tempera on vellum) (see also 492863-81) by Bening, Simon (c.1483-1561); 5.9x4.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: James)

Background imageJames The Greater Collection: Saint James the Greater, 1740 (marble)

Saint James the Greater, 1740 (marble)
3037611 Saint James the Greater, 1740 (marble) by Bouchardon, Edme(1698-1762); Church of Saint-Sulpice, Paris, France; (add.info.: Saint James the Major)

Background imageJames The Greater Collection: Folio from a miniature Book of Hours, use of Rome, Bruges

Folio from a miniature Book of Hours, use of Rome, Bruges
492870 Folio from a miniature Book of Hours, use of Rome, Bruges, 1530-35 (tempera on vellum) (see also 492863-81) by Bening, Simon (c.1483-1561); 5.9x4.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: James)

Background imageJames The Greater Collection: God in glory with saints, illustration from the Liber Chronicarum

God in glory with saints, illustration from the Liber Chronicarum
REV326698 God in glory with saints, illustration from the Liber Chronicarum by Hartmann Schedel (1440-1514) published in Nuremberg, 1493 (woodcut) by Wolgemuth, Michael (1434-1519) & Pleydenwurff, W

Background imageJames The Greater Collection: Madonna and Child Enthroned with Four Saints, 1546 (oil on canvas)

Madonna and Child Enthroned with Four Saints, 1546 (oil on canvas)
FTB97016 Madonna and Child Enthroned with Four Saints, 1546 (oil on canvas) by Lotto, Lorenzo (c.1480-1556); San Giacomo dell Orio, Venice, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageJames The Greater Collection: The Twelve Apostles: St. James the Greater, 1518-20 (chalk on paper)

The Twelve Apostles: St. James the Greater, 1518-20 (chalk on paper)
4073286 The Twelve Apostles: St. James the Greater, 1518-20 (chalk on paper) by Romano, Giulio (1492-1546); 19.8x12.9 cm; eThe Devonshire Collections

Background imageJames The Greater Collection: Apostle Saint James the Great, 1618-1622. Creator: Reni, Guido (1575-1642)

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

Background imageJames The Greater Collection: Martyrdom of Saint James and Josiah, 1605. Creator: Cigoli, Lodovico (1559-1613)

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

Background imageJames The Greater Collection: Apostle Saint James the Great, 1516

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

Background imageJames The Greater Collection: The Holy Kinship, 1510

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

Background imageJames The Greater Collection: The Apostle James the Great and the prophet Zephaniah, 1492-1495

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

Background imageJames The Greater Collection: The Altarpiece of the Holy Kinship (left wing), 1509

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

Background imageJames The Greater Collection: Altarpiece of the Holy Kinship. Right panel

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

Background imageJames The Greater Collection: Altarpiece of the Holy Kinship. Central panel

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

Background imageJames The Greater Collection: Altarpiece of the Holy Kinship. Left panel

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

Background imageJames The Greater Collection: The Saints Anthony and James the Great

The Saints Anthony and James the Great. Private Collection

Background imageJames The Greater Collection: Virgin and child with Saints James, John the Baptist, Pope Stephen I and Francis

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

Background imageJames The Greater Collection: Madonna and Child with Saints James and Zenobius, 1506. Artist: Albertinelli, Mariotto (1474-1515)

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

Background imageJames The Greater Collection: The Apostle Saint James the Greater Freeing the Magician Hermogenes

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

Background imageJames The Greater Collection: Martyrdom of the Apostles. Left panel. Artist: Lochner, Stephan (ca 1400 / 10-1451)

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

Background imageJames The Greater Collection: Madonna and Child with Saints John the Evangelist, John the Baptist

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

Background imageJames The Greater Collection: Agony in the Garden of Gethsemane, c. 1590s (oil on canvas)

Agony in the Garden of Gethsemane, c. 1590s (oil on canvas)
XCF285139 Agony in the Garden of Gethsemane, c.1590s (oil on canvas) by Greco, El (Domenico Theotocopuli) (1541-1614); National Gallery, London, UK; Greek, out of copyright

Background imageJames The Greater Collection: St. James and the Magician (oil on panel)

St. James and the Magician (oil on panel)
XIR28165 St.James and the Magician (oil on panel) by Bosch, Hieronymus (c.1450-1516); 60x40 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Valenciennes


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"James the Greater: A Journey of Faith and Miracles" Discover the captivating life and legacy of James the Greater, one of Jesus Christ's beloved apostles. Through various artistic masterpieces, including El Greco's striking portrayal and Juan de Flandes' depiction as a pilgrim, we delve into the profound impact this saint had on Christianity. In "The Miracles of Saint James the Greater, " an awe-inspiring oil painting from 1726, we witness divine interventions that occurred through his intercession. The vibrant colors bring to life tales of healing and deliverance, reminding us of his unwavering faith. Another remarkable artwork is "Saint Anthony Abbot and Saint James the Greater. " Painted with tempera & gold on panel, it showcases their spiritual connection as they stand side by side in devotion. This piece invites contemplation on their shared commitment to God's teachings. Fascinatingly preserved in a miniature Book of Hours from Bruges is a folio dedicated to Rome's use. It offers glimpses into daily prayers honoring Saint James the Greater—a testament to his enduring popularity among believers seeking guidance and protection. Moving beyond paintings, sculptures also pay homage to this revered figure. In marble form, "Saint James the Greater" stands tall with grace and dignity—an embodiment of strength amidst adversity. Created in 1740, it serves as a reminder that faith can withstand any challenge. As we explore further within illuminated manuscripts like Liber Chronicarum™s illustration depicting God in glory with saints or Madonna and Child Enthroned with Four Saints' oil painting from 1546—where St. James appears alongside other holy figures—we are reminded that he was part of a greater celestial narrative. Even sketches capture our attention; chalk-on-paper renderings such as "The Twelve Apostles: St. James the Greater" offer insight into how artists envisioned him during different periods throughout history.