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  • The Apostle Matthias

    Contributing Institution: Pitts Theology Library
    Description: The Apostle Matthias stands with book in hand and his attribute the axe, while in the background is depicted his own martyrdom by beheading. The monogram of the artist, Virgil Solis (1514-1562), is on the blade of the axe.

  • The Martyrdom of Matthias

    Contributing Institution: Pitts Theology Library
    Description: From the Hortulus animae or Lustgarten der Seelen and based on the sketches of Lucas Cranach, the Elder (1472-1553), this scene depicts the be-heading of Matthias by guillotine. According to Acts 1:15-26, he was chosen by the casting of lots to replace the Apostle Judas, who had committed suicide...

  • Initial Letter S

    Contributing Institution: Pitts Theology Library
    Description: This initial letter S depicts Matthias with his attribute, the axe