{"product_id":"saint-james-the-greater","title":"Saint James the Greater","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Saint James the Greater\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jusepe de Ribera\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e c. 1615-1616\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stadel Museum, Frankfurt, Germany\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis early masterpiece by \u003cstrong\u003eJusepe de Ribera\u003c\/strong\u003e was created near the end of his stay in Rome. Ribera, one of the earliest and most gifted Caravaggisti, absorbed the bold naturalism of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/avemariadesigns.ca\/collections\/caravaggio\"\u003eCaravaggio\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/admin.shopify.com\/store\/avemariadesigns-ca\/collections\/474756350177\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and developed it with his own dramatic clarity. In this powerful half-figure portrait, \u003cstrong\u003eSaint James the Greater \u003c\/strong\u003estands before a dark background illuminated by a concentrated beam of light. His pilgrim’s staff and the gleaming emblem on his robe identify him as the \u003cstrong\u003eapostle and traveller\u003c\/strong\u003e. The brilliant red cloak, rendered with sculptural folds, enhances his presence with striking depth and dignity. The gentle inclination of his head contrasts with the strength of his figure and reveals an inward moment of grace.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSaint James reminds us that the Christian journey is not only travelled outward across the world, but inward through fidelity, courage, and trust in God’s call. His witness echoes the \u003cstrong\u003eChurch’s enduring mission to carry the Gospel with resolve and charity\u003c\/strong\u003e. One of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ, Saint James the Greater is the \u003cstrong\u003epatron saint of Spain\u003c\/strong\u003e. His remains are held in Santiago da Compostela in the far north-west of the country, one of the \u003cstrong\u003emost visited pilgrimage sites in the Christian world\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Go therefore and make disciples of all nations.” — \u003cem\u003eMatthew 28:19\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; margin: 0;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"margin-top: 0.5em; margin-bottom: 0.25em;\"\u003eAvailable Sizes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose the size that best fits your space:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9 x 12 in (23 x 30 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 x 16 in (30 x 41 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMedium:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 x 24 in (46 x 61 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 27 x 36 in (69 x 91 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeed a custom size? Message us. We are happy to help.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pictorem.com","offers":[{"title":"Stretched Canvas Print \/ 9in x 12in (Small)","offer_id":47487306957025,"sku":"2495933:1|canvas|stretched|vertical|9|12|regular|mirrorimage|c15","price":72.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Stretched Canvas Print \/ 12in x 16in (Small)","offer_id":47487306989793,"sku":"2495933:1|canvas|stretched|vertical|12|16|regular|mirrorimage|c15","price":78.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Stretched Canvas Print \/ 18in x 24in (Medium)","offer_id":47487307055329,"sku":"2495933:1|canvas|stretched|vertical|18|24|regular|mirrorimage|c15","price":129.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Stretched Canvas Print \/ 27in x 36in (Large)","offer_id":47487307120865,"sku":"2495933:1|canvas|stretched|vertical|27|36|regular|mirrorimage|c15","price":215.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0775\/1506\/3521\/files\/Saint_James_the_Greater.jpg?v=1763680006","url":"https:\/\/avemariacollection.com\/products\/saint-james-the-greater","provider":"Ave Maria Designs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}