St James The Greater Collection

Set of thirteen Apostles Spoons (1626) (engraving)
6006903 Set of thirteen Apostles Spoons (1626) (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Set of thirteen Apostles Spoons (1626)

Saint James Major, c. 1315 / 1320. Creator: Simone Martini
Saint James Major, c. 1315/1320

St James appears to Charlemagne in a dream, stained glass, Chartres Cathedral, France, c1225. Detail from the Charlemagne Window

St. James and the Magician Hermogenes, 1565. Creator: Pieter van der Heyden
St. James and the Magician Hermogenes, 1565

St. James on a White Horse Riding over the Corpses of Moors and The Coat of Arms of the Family of Gomez
986337 St.James on a White Horse Riding over the Corpses of Moors and The Coat of Arms of the Family of Gomez, 1606 (illuminated manuscript on vellum) by Spanish School

Plaque with Saints James and John the Evangelist, Meuse, 1160 / 80. Creator: Unknown
Plaque with Saints James and John the Evangelist, Meuse, 1160/80

Apostle Spoon: St. James the Greater, London, 1599 / 1600. Creator: Unknown
Apostle Spoon: St. James the Greater, London, 1599/1600

Saint James Vision of the Virgin of the Pillar, 1750 / 55
Saint James Vision of the Virgin of the Pillar, 1750/55. Attributed to Antonio Gonzalez Velasquez

Triptych of the Crucifixion with Saints Anthony, Christopher, James and George, About 1400

St. James the Greater and St. John, from The Apostles. Creator: Israhel van Meckenem
St. James the Greater and St. John, from The Apostles

Saint James the Greater, (tempera on gold ground panel, shaped top)
827662 Saint James the Greater, (tempera on gold ground panel, shaped top) by Crivelli, Carlo (c.1430/35-1495); 27.7x21 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Saint James the Greater)

Saints Philip and James, c. 1400 (large historiated initial on antiphonal vellum)
985844 Saints Philip and James, c.1400 (large historiated initial on antiphonal vellum) by Bartolomeo, Martino de (1369-1434) (follower of); 18.2x17.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Agony in the Garden, (oil on panel)
827922 The Agony in the Garden, (oil on panel) by Santacroce, Girolamo da (fl.1503-56); 45.2x39.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Agony in the Garden. Girolama da Santacroce (c.1480-1556)

Christs Disciples (engraving)
5210233 Christs Disciples (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christs Disciples)

Map of the travels and voyages of the Apostles of Christ (engraving)
6002054 Map of the travels and voyages of the Apostles of Christ (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

St Vincent, James the Greater and Eustace (oil on canvas)
885030 St Vincent, James the Greater and Eustace (oil on canvas) by Pollaiuolo, Antonio (1432/3-98); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: Les Saints Vincent)

Saint James the Great, c. 1470 / 1480. Creator: Israhel van Meckenem
Saint James the Great, c. 1470/1480

Saint James the Great, published 1631. Creator: Jacques Callot
Saint James the Great, published 1631

St. Christina; St. James, Apostle, and St. Christopher; St. Anne; Seven Sleepers of E

The Martyrdom of Saint James Major, c. 1634 / 1635. Creator: Jacques Callot
The Martyrdom of Saint James Major, c. 1634/1635

Virgin and Child with Saints James and Jerome, 1608 / 1611. Creator: Jacques Callot
Virgin and Child with Saints James and Jerome, 1608/1611

St. James and the Magician Hermogenes from The Story of the Magician Hermogenes, 1565

Saint James Major, early 16th century. Creator: Parmigianino
Saint James Major, early 16th century

St. James Major leaning on a pole before a niche, his left leg crossed over his right, from a series of full-length figures of Christ and the Twelve Apostles, 1545

St. James the Greater from Christ and the Apostles, 1519. Creator: Hans Baldung
St. James the Greater from Christ and the Apostles, 1519

Saint James Major holding a staff and a book facing right, from Christ and the Apostles, ca. 1548-50

St. James Major, late 16th century. late 16th century. Creator: Antonio Tempesta
St. James Major, late 16th century

Saint James Major, book is his right hand, staff in his left facing right, from t... ca
Saint James Major, book is his right hand, staff in his left facing right, from the series Piccoli Santi (Small Saints), ca. 1500-1527

Christ in the Garden of Gethsemane, 1712-62. Creator: Paul Troger
Christ in the Garden of Gethsemane, 1712-62

Manuscript Leaf with Saint James the Greater, from a Book of Hours, ca. 1500. Creator: Unknown
Manuscript Leaf with Saint James the Greater, from a Book of Hours, ca. 1500

The Apparition of the Virgin to St James the Great, c1629-1630. Artist: Nicolas Poussin
The Apparition of the Virgin to St James the Great, c1629-1630. Tradition has it that the Virgin Mary appeared to James in 40 AD on the banks of the River Ebro while he was preaching in Spain

The Apostle Saint James the Great, 17th century. Artist: Jusepe de Ribera
The Apostle Saint James the Great, 17th century. Found in the collection of the Regional A Deineka Art Gallery, Kursk, Russia

The Apostle Saint James the Great, c1630-c1635. Artist: Jusepe de Ribera
The Apostle Saint James the Great, c1630-c1635. Found in the collection of the State A Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

St James the Apostle (St James the Great), Patron Saint of Spain. Tradition states that St James preached Christianity in Spain, after which he returned to the Holy Land, where he was martyred

The Last Supper (detail), 1495-1498. Artist: Leonardo da Vinci
The Last Supper (detail), 1495-1498. The apostles James, Thomas and Philip. The painting is a mural commissioned by Lodovico Sforza

St. James the Greater Preaching, ca. 1764. Creator: Martin Johann Schmidt
St. James the Greater Preaching, ca. 1764

Saint James the Major turned towards right, holding staff, ca. 1500-1550

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"Exploring the Life and Legends of St. James the Greater" St. James the Greater, one of the set of thirteen Apostles Spoons from 1626, is a figure deeply embedded in Christian history and art. From Simone Martini's captivating painting dating back to c. 1315/1320 to Pieter van der Heyden's depiction of St. James and the Magician Hermogenes in 1565, his presence resonates through time. Chartres Cathedral in France showcases a stunning stained glass window from c1225 where St. James appears to Charlemagne in a dream, emphasizing his spiritual significance during medieval times. The illuminated manuscript on vellum titled "St. James on a White Horse Riding over the Corpses of Moors and The Coat of Arms of the Family Gomez" (1606) further highlights his role as a symbol against enemies. A plaque featuring Saints James and John the Evangelist from Meuse (1160/80) adds another layer to understanding this apostle's importance within religious iconography throughout centuries. The Apostle Spoon depicting St. James the Greater (1599/1600) offers us an intimate glimpse into how people celebrated their faith during Elizabethan England. In contrast, Saint James Vision of Virgin Mary at Pillar (1750/55) portrays him experiencing divine intervention while Triptych Crucifixion with Saints Anthony, Christopher, James, and George presents him alongside other revered figures who played significant roles in Christianity. Israhel van Meckenem's artwork showcasing St. James alongside St. John reminds us that he was not alone in spreading Christ's teachings but had companions by his side. Lastly, we encounter two distinct representations: tempera on gold ground panel shaped top portraying Saint James himself; then there is Saints Philip and James depicted together around 1400 within an elaborate historiated initial on antiphonal vellum. Through these various artworks and artifacts, we catch a glimpse of St.