Pulpit Collection

Spurgeon preaching at Crystal Palace
Mr Charles Haddon Spurgeon, the famous Baptist preacher, preaching at the Crystal Palace on Humiliation Day, October 7th 1857

The Sleeping Congregation, William Hogarth
Vintage engraving of The Sleeping Congregation, William Hogarth. Interior of a church where the congregation sleeps as the clergyman reads from the gospel

St John of Avila (c. 1499-1569), 1745-46. Creator: Pierre Subleyras
St John of Avila (c.1499-1569), 1745-46

Caricature of Archdeacon Dunbar, Anglican clergyman
Caricature of Archdeacon Charles Gordon Cumming Dunbar (1844-1916), Anglican clergyman of St Andrews Church, Tavistock Place, London, who was involved in a divorce case in 1881 brought by his wife

John Cumming
JOHN CUMMING Scottish divine 1807 - 1881

Interior of St Thomas The Martyr Church, Brentwood, Essex Date: circa 1904

Griffon preaching to the Maronites of Mount Lebanon
Griffon, preaching to the Maronites of Mount Lebanon, is aided by a miracle -- God moves the sun so that its rays illumine the church from the east, not the west

Pulpit of the Cadi Borhan-ed-din, Jerusalem, Holy Land. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

Cottonwood by the Virgin River, The Pulpit, Zion National Park in Autumn, Utah, United States of America, North America

Baxter Pulpits Howard British active Kidderminster
Baxters Pulpit; S. Howard (British, active Kidderminster, England 1860s); about 1865; Albumen silver print

The International Exhibition: Belgian pulpit by Messrs. Goyers Brothers... 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: Belgian pulpit by Messrs. Goyers Brothers of Louvain, 1862. The Belgian carved pulpit...may be said to be fully an architectural structure

St. Mary's Collegiate and Parish Church, Youghal, Ireland, 1862. Creator: Unknown
St. Mary's Collegiate and Parish Church, Youghal, Ireland, 1862. This church has been recently restored by the persevering efforts of the Rev. Pierce William Drew, B.A

The sleeping congregation, 1762. Artist: William Hogarth
The sleeping congregation, 1762.The scene is a country church, the only member of the congregation awake (besides the speaker) is the clerk who observes the charms of a young woman

Pilgrams Pulpit, St. Stephens Cathedral, Vienna, Austria, Central Europe

The Belgian national pilgrimage to the Grotto of Notre Dame of Lourdes France Lourdes, Grotto of Massabielle Sanctuary Arts and handicrafts of XIX century, Nineteenth century, 19th century, Europe

Interior of one of the English churches of Corrientes, Buenos Aires Argentina Buenos Aires, Corrientes. Date of Photograph:1890 ca

View of Gross St. Martin church nave in Cologne Germany Cologne Church Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1910 - 1920. Date of Artwork:1150 - 1200

Interior of the Romanesque church of San Miniato al Monte, Florence Florence Church of S. Miniato al Monte, nave Church Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Pulpit, Church of S. Fermo Maggiore, Verona Verona Church of S. Fermo Maggiore Pulpit Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Stereoscopic image of the interior of the Cathedral of Pisa Pisa Cathedral, interior Church Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1855 ca

Central nave of the Church of S. Domenico in Bologna. Bologna Church of S. Domenico Nave Eighteenth Century, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Inner view of the Basilica of San Marco, Venice Venice Basilica of S. Marco Church Byzantine Style, Byzantine Art, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1865-1875

Interior of the Cathedral of Massa Carrara Tuscany Massa Carrara Pulpit High Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Interior of the Church of Saint Jean Baptiste in Saint Jean de Luz. France Saint Jean Baptiste Church Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Interior of the Church of the Jesuits in Venice. The church, founded in XII century, was entirely restored on about 1715-1730. Venice Church of the Jesuits

The Baroque pulpit representing the expulsion of Adam and Eve from the Earthly Paradise, conserved at the Church of St. Micheal and Gudola in Brussels, Belgium

Interior of St. Stephen's Cathedral, Vienna, Austria. Austria Vienna, cathedral Church Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1890 - 1910 ca

Interior of the Hofkirche, the Cathedral of Luzern, named to SS. Leodgard and Maurice, Switzerland. Switzerland Luzern, hofkirche Nave Late Renaissance, Renaissance

Interior of the Cathedral of Notre-Dame in Balieux, Normandy. France Normandy, Bayeux Church Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1890 - 1910 ca

The Chapel with early thirteen-century frescos, at the Palace of Wurtburg, in Eisenach, Germany. Germany Eisenach, Palace of Wurtburg, Chapel Hall Early Middle Ages, Europe

Interior of the Church of the Scalzi (of the Discalced), called also as of Saint Mary of Nazareth, in Venice. Venice Church of the Scalzi (Discalced) Church Baroque

Interior of a cathedral in late-romanesque style. Date of Photograph:1880-1890

Cosmati pulpit in the Church of Santa Maria in Aracoeli, in Rome Rome Pulpit Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1889-1900 ca

Internal Romanesque abbey of Saint-Philibert in Tournus France Tournus Church Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1950-1960

The interior of the Basilica of Sant'Apollinare Nuovo in Ravenna: showing the columns with byzantine capitals, the mosaic decorations and the pulpit

The central nave of the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta in Torcello, in the province of Venice Venice Torcello, Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta Nave Byzantine Art, Europe

Interior of the Church of Santissima Annunziata in Genoa Genoa Church of Santissima Annunziata Nave Baroque, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Interior of the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Donato Arezzo Arezzo Cathedral of SS. Peter and Donato Nave Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1860-1890

The Cathedral of Vitr in Brittany France Vitr. Date of Photograph:1963

A bishop preaching to the faithful; drawing by Tiziano Vecellio, in the Gabinetto dei Disegni e delle Stampe, Uffizi Gallery, Florence Florence Uffizi Gallery

Two altars in the nave of the Church of San Francesco in Pistoia Pistoia Church of San Francesco, nave Nave Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Ancient pulpit of the Santa Maria Maggiore Church in Tuscania. Tuscania Santa Maria Maggiore Church Pulpit Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Interior of the Church of Saints Cosmas and Damian in Rome. Rome Nave Baroque, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1900-1910 ca

The Refectory interior, in the Carthusian Monastery of Pavia Certosa di Pavia Carthusian Monastery, refectory Hall Revival styles, Nineteenth century, 19th century, Europe

Detail with choir of the interior of Milan's Cathedral. Milan Nave International Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1915-1920 ca

Interior of Prato's Cathedral consisting of three naves with powerful columns and lovely Romanesque style capitals. The lively rhythm of the arcades is characterized by the two colored decorative

The right side of Prato's Cathedral. Prato Cathedral Square Church Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1900 ca.. Date of Artwork:X-XV secc. ca

The facade of Prato's Cathedral. Prato Cathedral Square Church - Facade Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1900 ca.. Date of Artwork:X-XV secc. ca

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The pulpit, a sacred platform where the word of God is proclaimed and spiritual guidance is imparted and has witnessed countless moments of profound significance throughout history. One such moment occurred at Crystal Palace, where Charles Spurgeon, a renowned preacher, stood before an awe-struck congregation. His powerful oratory skills captivated hearts and minds as he delivered his sermon with unwavering conviction. In contrast to this fervor, William Hogarth's painting "The Sleeping Congregation" depicts a scene of indifference within the pews. It serves as a reminder that even in the holiest of places, distractions can hinder our connection with divine teachings. Pierre Subleyras' portrayal of St John of Avila showcases another facet of the pulpit's influence. This 18th-century artwork captures the essence of devotion and reverence that emanated from those who dedicated their lives to spreading God's message. However, not all depictions are serious in nature. A caricature mocking Archdeacon Dunbar reminds us that humor can find its way into religious settings too. Even clergy members were not immune to satire during times when levity was appreciated alongside solemnity. John Cumming stands out as one who utilized his pulpit for social reform and activism during Victorian England. His impassioned speeches inspired change and challenged societal norms while offering solace to those seeking solace in troubled times. Moving away from human-made structures, we encounter natural wonders like Zion National Park's Cottonwood by the Virgin River - aptly named "The Pulpit. " Here, nature itself becomes a testament to God's grandeur and invites reflection on life's mysteries outside traditional church walls. Traveling across continents brings us to Jerusalem's Holy Land where Cadi Borhan-ed-din’s pulpit stands tall amidst ancient ruins—a symbol of faith enduring through centuries despite changing landscapes around it.