Pulpit Collection (page 4)

Partial view of the interior of the Santa Maria Maggiore Church in Tuscania. Tuscania Santa Maria Maggiore Church Nave Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Right pulpit in the choir of Saint Clement's Church in Rome. Rome Saint Clement's Church Ambo Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1900-1910 ca

Left pulpit of the Choir the Church of S. Clemente, Rome Rome San Clemente Church Ambo Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1900-1910 ca

The interior of Siena's Cathedral, seen from the right side of the Main Altar. Siena Cathedral Church Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

The interior of the aisleless Santa Maria la Nova Church in Naples. Naples Santa Maria la Nova Church Church Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

The pulpit (now lost), originally in the Church of Santa Chiara, in Naples Naples Church of Santa Chiara Pulpit Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Interior of the Cathedral of Siena seen from the left cross vault. Siena Cathedral Church Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1915-1920 ca

Interior of the San Domenico Maggiore Church in Naples. Naples San Domenico Maggiore Church Revival styles, Nineteenth century, 19th century, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Interior of the Sanctuary of Mary's Holy House, in Loreto. Loreto Sanctuary of Mary's Holy House Nave Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Abbey of San Clemente, Casauria Castiglione a Casauria Church Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1932 ca.. Date of Artwork:XII sec

View of the faade of the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Florence. Florence Church - Facade Revival styles, Nineteenth century, 19th century, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

The Cathedral of Prato with the outside pulpit by Donatello and Michelozzo Prato Piazza del Duomo Church - Facade Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Panoramic view of the Cathedral of Taranto. In the background some shops and industries are visible. On the left are some moored boats

Ambo of the Epistle, cosmatesque work in the Basilica of S.Clemente, Rome. Rome Basilica of S. Clemente Ambo Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1890 ca

Interior of the Church of S. Francesco, Ascoli Piceno. Ascoli Piceno Nave Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1915-1920 ca

Interior of the Cathedral of S. Ciriaco, Ancona Ancona Cathedral Nave Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1915-1920 ca.. Date of Artwork:XI-XIII secc. ca

View of the interior of the cathedral of Saints Giovanni and Remigio, in Carignano, in the province of Turin. Carignano Cathedral of Saints Battista e Remigio Church Eighteenth Century

Interior view of the naves in the Romanesque Staffarda Abbey. Revello Abbey Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1915-1920

View of the interior of the Cathedral of Pavia; detail of a central plan space with pillars in bundles, marble decoration and a gallery running through the nave and aisles

Central aisle of the Cathedral of Monza, Brianza Monza Cathedral Nave. Date of Photograph:1915-1920 ca.. Date of Artwork:XIII-XIV, XVI secc

Episcopal chair (or See), in the Church of S. Cesareo de Appia, Rome. Rome Church of S. Cesareo de Appia, presbytery Bishop's Throne Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe

The pulpit of the Church of S. Cesareo de Appia, Rome. Rome Church of S. Cesareo de Appia Pulpit Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1890 ca

View of the main aisle in the Church of SS. Maria and Donato on the island of Murano in the Venice lagoon. Venice Murano, Church of SS

View of the church of San Fortunato in Todi. Todi Church Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1890 ca.. Date of Artwork:XIII-XV secc

Detail of the portico opposite the faade of the Cathedral of Spoleto. Spoleto Portico High Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

The central nave of the Abbey of Pontida, province of Bergamo. Pontida Abbey, nave Nave Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1957

Monks in prayer inside the Church of Saint Francis in Fiesole Fiesole Church of Saint Francis Church Late Gothic, Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Pulpit decorated with cosmatesque mosaics in the church of Sant'Andrea in Orvieto Orvieto church of Sant'Andrea Pulpit Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

The interior of the Basilica, lower nave. Basilica of S. Ambrogio, Milan. Milan Basilica of Sant'Ambrogio Nave Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1920-1930

Pulpit in marble and wood, work of Antonio da Mestre, kept in the lower church of S. Fermo Maggiore, in Verona. On the walls are frescoes of the XI and XIII Centuries Verona Lower Church of S

Pulpit preserved in the Collegiate Church of St John the Evangelist in Santa Maria a Monte, Pisa Santa Maria a Monte Collegiate Church of St John the Evangelist Pulpit Romanesque, Middle Ages

The "Arengario", pulpit in pink stone with scenes in relief representing historical episodes of the city of Brescia, work by Antonio Maraini

The pulpit, rebuilt in the seventeenth century using pieces from the ancient thirteenth century ambos, of the cathedral of San Michele in Casertavecchia

View of the interior of the Cathedral of San Cesario, in Terracina Terracina Cathedral of San Cesario, nave Church Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

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Interior of the Cathedral of Nard Nardo Cathedral, interior Church Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1920 - 1930 ca

The interior of the Church of Sant'Agata, Ravenna. Ravenna Church of Sant'Agata Church Byzantine Style, Byzantine Art, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Interior of the Malatestian Temple in Rimini, constructed on project by Leon Battista Alberti Rimini Temple Early Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Interior of the Basilica of Sant'Eufemia, Grado. Grado Basilica of Sant'Eufemia Nave Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1920-1930 ca

Central nave of the Church of Santa Andrea, Pistoia. Pistoia Church of S. Andrea Nave Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1900 ca

Interior of the church of the Martyr Saints of Turin; realized from design of Pellegrino Tibaldi Turin Church of the Holy Martyrs Church Late Renaissance, Renaissance

Interior of the Church of San Martino, Burano. Venice Burano, Church of San Martino Nave Late Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Pulpit on left of Arezzo Cathedral Arezzo Cathedral Pulpit Late Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Main nave, ciborium and apse of the Basilica of S. Ambrogio, Milan. Milan Basilica of Sant'Ambrogio Church Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Interior of the church of Saint Domenic at Turin Turin Via San Domenico Church Revival styles, Nineteenth century, 19th century, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Marble pulpit by Mino da Fiesole, Antonio Rossellino and Pasquino di Matteo, in the Cathedral of Prato Prato Cathedral Pulpit Early Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods

Inside view of the Old Cathedral (San Corrado), in Molfetta, in the province of Bari Molfetta Church Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Pulpit of the Church of Santa Maria Maggiore in Bergamo Bergamo Basilica Santa Maria Maggiore Pulpit Late Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Interior of the Badia di San Godenzo, view of the crypt and the pulpit San Godenzo Abbey Nave Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1915-20 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.