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Saint Peter's Church, Louvain: Detail, the oak pulpit

Date

Circa 1910

Location

Architecture Library, Hesburgh Libraries

A large and elaborate oak pulpit, which is transferred from the abbey church of Ninove, is carved with a life-size representation of St. Norbert of Xanten (ca. 1080 -1134) falling from a horse. The St. Pieterskerk was built in Mosan style around 1100; it was rebuilt in the 15th century in Brabantine Gothic style. The church has a cruciform floor plan and a low bell tower that has never been completed. A large and elaborate oak pulpit, which is transferred from the abbey church of Ninove, is carved with a life-size representation of Norbert of Xanten falling from a horse.

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A large and elaborate oak pulpit, which is transferred from the abbey church of Ninove, is carved with a life-size representation of St. Norbert of Xanten (ca. 1080 -1134) falling from a horse. The St. Pieterskerk was built in Mosan style around 1100; it was rebuilt in the 15th century in Brabantine Gothic style. The church has a cruciform floor plan and a low bell tower that has never been completed. A large and elaborate oak pulpit, which is transferred from the abbey church of Ninove, is carved with a life-size representation of Norbert of Xanten falling from a horse.
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G. Massiot & cie
Circa 1910
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