Pulpit at the church of St. Andrew in Antwerp

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Description
The pulpit of Church of St. Andrew in Antwerp, Belgium, is an elaborately sculpted pulpit with a support column as its base. It's a complete sculpture that can be viewed from all sides. It tells the story of how Jesus Christ asked fisherman Andrew to leave his nets behind and become an apostle at the floor level. Angels place a cross and drapery on the second level, with trees branches behind them. Printed in white ink in the margin below the photograph, "No 36 Anvers. — La Chaire à l'Égl. St. André G.H."
Note
No date; possibly 1890s#36 in a series; caption: "Anvers. - La Chaire à l'Égl. St. André." Handwritten in pencil on back"Wood carving. The pulpit of carved wood. St. Peter and St. Andrew are in a boat, from which they are summoned by the Savior.", Digitizing agency: University of Missouri—Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
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Type
Extent
1 photograph : black and white print ; 18 x 11 cm
Publisher
G.H. Phot
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Rights Note
Items in this collection may be freely viewed, searched, and displayed for research and educational purposes. Permission is required for publication, distribution, or other uses beyond viewing and searching, whether in print or electronic formats.
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Source
Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Unit
LaBudde Special Collections