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https://art.thewalters.org/detail/17601/apostle-2/

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Originally an old relic that belonged on an altar in a 12th century French church. Containing stark color contrast with the red gospel book carried around by the apostle covered in a blue cloak. The figure is also barefoot. There is no knowledge given of who exactly this work is by or any specific date it was created. Its place of origin is Limoges, France.

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This piece was created in the 12th century. This was the medieval/ middle ages time period where the catholic church had grown exponentially across Europe. The church was becoming more of a bureaucracy than a spiritual space. At this phase, Christians needed some tangible object to help them remember these apostles in their worship. The details of this relic depict the time when the apostles lived. They were poor travelers seen by the artworks lack of shoes and ragged clothing.

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Apostle is derived from the greek verb apostelein which means "to send" .These apostles were sent out into the world to share fulfill the call of sharing the gospel. Thus, the apostle is seen with a red gospel book which apostles share from in their missions. These apostle were nearly worshipped in the early church as being the founders and pioneers of the faith. These were the heroes of the church. They would place these at the alters and they would serve as relics of worship.

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French. Apostle. 1100. Walters Art Museum https://art.thewalters.org/detail/17601/apostle-2/