VERHAEGEN, Theodoor
(b. 1700, Mechelen, d. 1754, Mechelen)

Pulpit

1736-41
Oak
Sint-Janskerk, Mechelen

The pulpit depicts an expressive Christ, represented as the Good Shepherd, standing underneath the pulpit. It is a well-known image of Christianity, parish priests also have to be good shepherds for their flock. The three men represent the three ages of man: everyone no matter their age should follow Jesus.




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