A new pigeon (Holy Spirit) for the
soundboard of the pulpit St-Ann in Bruges.
Ornamental Wood Carver
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The St. Anne's Church
has an eventful history. The St. Anna parish was originally part of St Cross Parish
within the city walls of 1297 , she was safe
and was independent
in 1668. The first church was demolished during the Calvinist regime
in 1581.
Between
1607 and 1621,
a new Gothic church was built with the old materials in the shape of a church hall.
Of these , only the slender tower is in the original form, because the church underwent a Baroque metamorphosis. In 1657 the wooden arch it was replaced by a brick vout and their own baroque form. At that time the church received an extraordinary baroque decoration.
Of these , only the slender tower is in the original form, because the church underwent a Baroque metamorphosis. In 1657 the wooden arch it was replaced by a brick vout and their own baroque form. At that time the church received an extraordinary baroque decoration.
Does who enter the church with the feeling of ‘Entering a simple village church’ , will be
amazed at the baroque wealth of the interior, making the St. Anne's Church of
Bruges the title of 'livingroom church' .
From the wealth we propose a few oddities for, and let the other on your interests during your visit. Even the central copper chandelier is still the original.
Central to the carved panelling at the right side , the
baroque pulpit (1670) sculpted by Maarten Moenaert.
Before the Council of Trent had the homily of the priest at a place ambo or a
lectern at the altar or at the door of the choir. Because the Catholic
Reformation emphasized the Faith, a pulpit was placed between the people, which
for the sermon the preacher addressed.
The pulpit consists a staircase, a support block, a tub and a
sounding board. A baroque pulpit was in very different ways with beliefs
symbols decorated. Parsons made frequent use of such imagery, so
that the faithful not only enjoyed the word but also of the eye.
The support block
of the pulpit is
formed by three intertwined
angels,putti , a masterpiece of Flemish Baroque woodcarving.
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This is the new pigeon
(holy spirit) for the soundboard of the pulpit. anno 2012
It will also be gilded.
It will also be gilded.
Symbolism: The dove in the soundboard, which is unusually
wide extending above the pulpit, is the
symbol H. Spirit, the dove under the soundboard, which is surround sends
powerful rays of the divine mercy .
More information : PATRICK DAMIAENS
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