Fraud Blocker Skip to main content

Lectern Collection (page 2)

"The Lectern: A Symbol of Wisdom, Power, and Inspiration" The lectern has stood as a timeless symbol throughout history, witnessing the words that have shaped our world

Background imageLectern Collection: The enclosure of the choir, or schola cantorum, cosmatesque work in the Basilica of S.Clemente, Rome

The enclosure of the choir, or schola cantorum, cosmatesque work in the Basilica of S.Clemente, Rome. Rome Basilica of S. Clemente Chorus Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe

Background imageLectern Collection: Ambo of the Epistle, cosmatesque work in the Basilica of S.Clemente, Rome

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

Background imageLectern Collection: Interior of Biblioteca Malatestiana in Cesena

Interior of Biblioteca Malatestiana in Cesena. Cesena Library High Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Background imageLectern Collection: The Virgin, detail of the polychrome terracotta Annunciation by Andrea della Robbia

The Virgin, detail of the polychrome terracotta Annunciation by Andrea della Robbia, in the lunette of the Ospedale degli Innocenti

Background imageLectern Collection: Marble group depicting the Annunciation, by Antonello Gagini, in the Museo Civico A

Marble group depicting the Annunciation, by Antonello Gagini, in the Museo Civico A. Cordici in Erice, in the province of Trapani Erice Museo Civico A

Background imageLectern Collection: Lectern. Wooden work positioned in the apse of Siena Cathedral

Lectern. Wooden work positioned in the apse of Siena Cathedral and carried out under the direction of Riccio Siena Cathedral, apse Reading Stand High Renaissance, Renaissance

Background imageLectern Collection: Part of the wooden choir in the Church of San Giorgio Maggiore, in Venice

Part of the wooden choir in the Church of San Giorgio Maggiore, in Venice. It was built by Albert Van der Brulle and Gasparo Gatti Venice Church of San Giorgio Maggiore

Background imageLectern Collection: The Annunciation from the Oratory of Santa Maria delle Grazie, in Stia

The Annunciation from the Oratory of Santa Maria delle Grazie, in Stia Stia Santa Maria delle Grazie Low Relief, Basrelief Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Background imageLectern Collection: Relief with the four Evangelists by Giovanni di Turino: work from Siena Cathedral

Relief with the four Evangelists by Giovanni di Turino: work from Siena Cathedral Siena Cathedral Low Relief, Basrelief Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Background imageLectern Collection: Choir, made from a design by Pier Francesco Silvani, in the Basilica of the Santissima Annunziata

Choir, made from a design by Pier Francesco Silvani, in the Basilica of the Santissima Annunziata, Florence, Tuscany Florence Basilica of the Santissima Annunziata, choir Chorus Baroque

Background imageLectern Collection: A lectern and chair with prie-dieu, in carved wood. Work located in the collegiate church of

A lectern and chair with prie-dieu, in carved wood. Work located in the collegiate church of Sant'Orso in Aosta Aosta Collegiate church of Sant'Orso, cloister Furniture Late Gothic, Gothic

Background imageLectern Collection: Choir lectern in inlaid wood. Work by Leonardo Marti preserved at the National Museum of Villa

Choir lectern in inlaid wood. Work by Leonardo Marti preserved at the National Museum of Villa Giunigi, Lucca. Lucca National Museum of Villa Guinigi Reading Stand Early Renaissance, Renaissance

Background imageLectern Collection: Terracotta polychrome lunette of the Ospedale degli Innocenti, work by Andrea della Robbia

Terracotta polychrome lunette of the Ospedale degli Innocenti, work by Andrea della Robbia, depicting the annunciation. Florence Ospedale degli Innocenti Lunette Early Renaissance, Renaissance

Background imageLectern Collection: Salone of the Biblioteca Medicea Laurenziana or Laurentian Library, in Florence

Salone of the Biblioteca Medicea Laurenziana or Laurentian Library, in Florence Florence Biblioteca Medicea Laurenziana Library Mannerism, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Background imageLectern Collection: Choir by Baccio d'Agnolo in the Church of Sant'Agostino in Perugia

Choir by Baccio d'Agnolo in the Church of Sant'Agostino in Perugia Perugia Church of Sant'Agostino Chorus Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Background imageLectern Collection: Interior of the Palatine Chapel, Royal Palace or Palace of the Normans, Palermo

Interior of the Palatine Chapel, Royal Palace or Palace of the Normans, Palermo Palermo The Palazzo dei Normanni, Palatine Chapel Chapel Norman style, Middle Ages, Europe

Background imageLectern Collection: Lectern of choir. Work by Battista Bolognese assisted by Master Ambrogio Francese

Lectern of choir. Work by Battista Bolognese assisted by Master Ambrogio Francese and by Master Lorenzo. Basilica of San Pietro, Perugia Perugia Basilica of San Pietro

Background imageLectern Collection: Reverend William Williams, Caledfryn, 1861 (oil on canvas)

Reverend William Williams, Caledfryn, 1861 (oil on canvas)
NGW388566 Reverend William Williams, Caledfryn, 1861 (oil on canvas) by Williams, William (1808-95); 75x65 cm; National Museum Wales; National Museums & Galleries of Wales

Background imageLectern Collection: The Lectern - Talerstolen - at Skamlingsbanken, Denmark

The Lectern - Talerstolen - at Skamlingsbanken, Denmark
The Lectern (Talerstolen) at Skamlingsbanken, a large hill located in Vejstrup Parish, Jutland, Denmark, between Kolding and Christiansfeld

Background imageLectern Collection: Christian IV's Vision at Rothenburg Castle, 1823. Creator: Ditlev Blunck

Christian IV's Vision at Rothenburg Castle, 1823. Creator: Ditlev Blunck
Christian IV's Vision at Rothenburg Castle, 1823

Background imageLectern Collection: Mother of pearl inlay DP248665

Mother of pearl inlay DP248665
St Andrews Church, Talbot Road, Roker, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear. Detail of the mother-of-pearl and silver inlay on a lectern in St Andrews Church, with a floral design by Ernest Gimson

Background imageLectern Collection: Mother of pearl inlay DP248649

Mother of pearl inlay DP248649
St Andrews Church, Talbot Road, Roker, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear. Detail of the mother-of-pearl and silver inlay on a lectern in St Andrews Church, with a floral design by Ernest Gimson

Background imageLectern Collection: Choir and East Window, Gloucester Cathedral, Gloucestershire

Choir and East Window, Gloucester Cathedral, Gloucestershire - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

Background imageLectern Collection: Saint Jerome in his Study. Detail. Castilian School

Saint Jerome in his Study. Detail. Castilian School
Master of the Parral (active 1480-1500). Saint Jerome in his Study. Detail. Castilian School, about 1480-1490. Lazaro Galdiano Museum. Madrid. Spain

Background imageLectern Collection: Saint Jerome in his Study. Castilian School, about 1480-1490

Saint Jerome in his Study. Castilian School, about 1480-1490
Master of the Parral (active 1480-1500). Saint Jerome in his Study. Castilian School, about 1480-1490. Lazaro Galdiano Museum. Madrid. Spain

Background imageLectern Collection: Interior of the Wawel Royal Cathedral, 1875, by Swierzynski

Interior of the Wawel Royal Cathedral, 1875, by Swierzynski
Saturnin Swierzynski (1820-1885). Polish painter. Interior of the Wawel Royal Cathedral, 1875. 19th Century Polish Art Gallery (Sukiennice Museum). National Museum of Krakow. Poland. Date: 2018

Background imageLectern Collection: Hugh Scanlon, British trade union leader

Hugh Scanlon, British trade union leader
Hugh Parr Scanlon, Baron Scanlon (1913-2004), British trade union leader. Seen here giving a speech at a conference. Barbara Castle can be seen in the background on the left. Date: circa 1970s

Background imageLectern Collection: Gordon McLennan, communist and political activist

Gordon McLennan, communist and political activist
Gordon McLennan (1924-2011), former leader of the Communist Party of Great Britain, its National Organiser 1966-1975 and its General Secretary 1976-1989

Background imageLectern Collection: Danny McGarvey, leader of the Boilermakers Union

Danny McGarvey, leader of the Boilermakers Union
Danny (or Dan) McGarvey (Daniel McGarvey, d 1977), leader of the Boilermakers Union, giving a speech. Date: circa 1960s

Background imageLectern Collection: Oriel, The Perne Library (b/w photo)

Oriel, The Perne Library (b/w photo)
CLF294291 Oriel, The Perne Library (b/w photo) by Evans, Frederick Henry (1853-1943); Peterhouse College, Cambridge University

Background imageLectern Collection: Reading the Book of Esther, 1907-09 (oil on canvas)

Reading the Book of Esther, 1907-09 (oil on canvas)
2629447 Reading the Book of Esther, 1907-09 (oil on canvas) by Rothenstein, William (1872-1945); 110x129 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

Background imageLectern Collection: Preaching Salvation, Salvation Army, San Francisco, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange

Preaching Salvation, Salvation Army, San Francisco, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Preaching Salvation. Salvation Army, San Francisco, California. [Sign: I ll Serve My Lord Alone - I ll Serve My Lord Alone - My Life Henceforth His Own Shall Be - I ll Serve My Lord Alone ]

Background imageLectern Collection: Lectern and fragments of the choir, 1330-70 (carved and inlaid wood)

Lectern and fragments of the choir, 1330-70 (carved and inlaid wood)
6262920 Lectern and fragments of the choir, 1330-70 (carved and inlaid wood) by Sienese School, (14th century); Museo dell Opera del Duomo (MODO), Orvieto, Umbria

Background imageLectern Collection: Lectern and fragments of the choir, 1330-70 (carved and inlaid wood)

Lectern and fragments of the choir, 1330-70 (carved and inlaid wood)
6262922 Lectern and fragments of the choir, 1330-70 (carved and inlaid wood) by Sienese School, (14th century); Museo dell Opera del Duomo (MODO), Orvieto, Umbria, Italy; (add.info.: Orvieto)

Background imageLectern Collection: But all the worlds coarse, illustration from Rabbi Ben Ezra by Robert Browning (colour litho)

But all the worlds coarse, illustration from Rabbi Ben Ezra by Robert Browning (colour litho)
IL370469 But all the worlds coarse, illustration from Rabbi Ben Ezra by Robert Browning (colour litho) by Partridge, Bernard John (1861-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageLectern Collection: Lectern and fragments of the choir, 1330-70 (carved and inlaid wood)

Lectern and fragments of the choir, 1330-70 (carved and inlaid wood)
6262931 Lectern and fragments of the choir, 1330-70 (carved and inlaid wood) by Sienese School, (14th century); Museo dell Opera del Duomo (MODO), Orvieto, Umbria, Italy; (add.info.: Orvieto)

Background imageLectern Collection: Lectern and fragments of the choir, 1330-70 (carved and inlaid wood)

Lectern and fragments of the choir, 1330-70 (carved and inlaid wood)
6262928 Lectern and fragments of the choir, 1330-70 (carved and inlaid wood) by Sienese School, (14th century); Museo dell Opera del Duomo (MODO), Orvieto, Umbria, Italy; (add.info.: Orvieto)

Background imageLectern Collection: Ely Cathedral: Choir to West, 1891. Creator: Frederick Henry Evans

Ely Cathedral: Choir to West, 1891. Creator: Frederick Henry Evans
Ely Cathedral: Choir to West, 1891. Lantern slide

Background imageLectern Collection: Annunciation (oil on panel)

Annunciation (oil on panel)
VEN5052170 Annunciation (oil on panel) by Catena, Vincenzo di Biagio (c.1470-1531); Palazzo dei Pio, Carpi, Emilia-Romagna, Italy; © Marage Photos

Background imageLectern Collection: Young student graduating from a boys school, 1817 (engraving)

Young student graduating from a boys school, 1817 (engraving)
5912747 Young student graduating from a boys school, 1817 (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); (add.info.: Young student graduating from a boys school)

Background imageLectern Collection: Christ and the Doctors (oil on canvas)

Christ and the Doctors (oil on canvas)
987850 Christ and the Doctors (oil on canvas) by Tito, Diego Quispe (1611-c.1681); 119.2x152.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Christ and the Doctors; Cristo y les Doctores)

Background imageLectern Collection: David in Prayer, c. 1460 (paint on vellum)

David in Prayer, c. 1460 (paint on vellum)
986050 David in Prayer, c.1460 (paint on vellum) by Besancon School (15th century); 22x16. cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: David in Prayer (f.84)

Background imageLectern Collection: Act for the degree of Bachelor of Civil Law, Cambridge, 1842 (litho)

Act for the degree of Bachelor of Civil Law, Cambridge, 1842 (litho)
5229988 Act for the degree of Bachelor of Civil Law, Cambridge, 1842 (litho) by Buss, Robert William (1804-75); Private Collection; (add.info.: Act for the degree of Bachelor of Civil Law, Cambridge)

Background imageLectern Collection: Design for a Lectern (engraving)

Design for a Lectern (engraving)
6018759 Design for a Lectern (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Design for a Lectern)

Background imageLectern Collection: Shub rat (chromolitho)

Shub rat (chromolitho)
1056881 Shub rat (chromolitho) by Hatherell, William (1855-1928) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shub rat. Illustration for The Graphic)

Background imageLectern Collection: Ecclesiastical Work in Brass etc by Messrs Hardman and Co, Birmingham and London (chromolitho)

Ecclesiastical Work in Brass etc by Messrs Hardman and Co, Birmingham and London (chromolitho)
961665 Ecclesiastical Work in Brass etc by Messrs Hardman and Co, Birmingham and London (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageLectern Collection: The Regiments Colours, Guards Chapel (b / w photo)

The Regiments Colours, Guards Chapel (b / w photo)
3094478 The Regiments Colours, Guards Chapel (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Regiments Colours, Guards Chapel)

Background imageLectern Collection: The Annunciation, c. 1380 (tempera & oil with gold on wood)

The Annunciation, c. 1380 (tempera & oil with gold on wood)
3036932 The Annunciation, c.1380 (tempera & oil with gold on wood) by Netherlandish School, (14th century); 35.2x26.5 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH



All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping

"The Lectern: A Symbol of Wisdom, Power, and Inspiration" The lectern has stood as a timeless symbol throughout history, witnessing the words that have shaped our world. From St Bernard of Clairvaux's passionate sermons to Harriet Slater, MP for Stoke, addressing a Women's Co-Op Meeting, it has been a platform for voices both influential and revolutionary. In the dimly lit Interior of the Prison Chapel at Bodmin Gaol in Cornwall, the lectern served as a beacon of hope amidst despair. It echoed with prayers for redemption and offered solace to those seeking guidance. John Wesley's portrait from 1788 captures him standing confidently behind his trusted lectern. His fervent teachings sparked spiritual awakenings across nations and inspired countless souls to embrace their faith. Within Gloucester Cathedral's Choir and East Window in Gloucestershire, the lectern witnessed harmonious melodies rising towards heaven. Its presence added gravitas to sacred hymns sung by devoted choirs who sought divine connection through music. Saint Jerome found solace within his study depicted by the Castilian School. The lectern became his sanctuary where he immersed himself in scripture and translated ancient texts that would shape religious thought for centuries to come. As we step into Wawel Royal Cathedral captured in 1875 by Swierzynski, we can almost hear echoes of powerful speeches delivered from its sturdy lecterns. Leaders like Hugh Scanlon fought tirelessly for workers' rights while Gordon McLennan fearlessly championed communist ideals that challenged societal norms. Danny McGarvey led the Boilermakers Union with unwavering determination from behind this humble yet commanding piece of furniture. He rallied workers together against injustice and paved the way for fair labor practices still cherished today. Even within Oriel at The Perne Library's black-and-white photo lies an air of intellectualism emanating from its well-worn lecterns.