Head of an Apostle at The Louvre, Paris

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An envoy, originating from Classical Greek meaning "one dispatched forth," a sender and emissary. The intent behind such dispatch is to convey messages, thus rendering "emissary" a common alternative translation. In various contexts, the term may be used metaphorically; however, it is predominantly found utilized specifically for early associates of a religion's founder who played a pivotal role in disseminating his teachings. The word in this sense derives from New Testament Greek and was employed to describe both the original Twelve Apostles of Jesus as well as a broader group of Early Christian figures including Paul. Several other religions utilize the term for comparable figures within their own histories. The adjective "apostolic" is claimed by many Christian churches as a continuing trait, thereby utilized extensively, as in the Apostolic see denoting the official name for the Roman Catholic Papacy. This object is part of "Scan The World". Scan the World is a non-profit initiative introduced by MyMiniFactory, through which we are creating a digital repository of fully 3D printable sculptures, artworks, and landmarks from across the globe accessible to the public at no cost. Scan the World is an open-source community effort; if you have interesting items surrounding you and wish to contribute, email stw@myminifactory.com to learn how you can participate. Scanned: Photogrammetry (Processed using Agisoft PhotoScan)