The Twelve Apostles

© University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh and Celtic Studies, photo Martin Crampin larger image

about 1894 Carved heads in an arch over the south door, including Matthias and Paul. Each has their name incised and painted below. One angel at either end. medium: stone technique: carved artist: William Clarke Church of St Nicholas, Nicholaston, Swansea interior of the south door  (ObjectID=1847 ImageID=4055) Original File Name=Nicholaston_DSC3231.jpg

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• angels 
• the apostle and martyr Matthias; possible attributes: axe, book, cross, halberd, scroll, sword 
• the apostle Paul of Tarsus 
• the twelve apostles (as a group), usually with books or scrolls (not in biblical context) 

© University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh and Celtic Studies, photo Martin Crampin