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Friday, April 3, 2015
Standing At The Presbyterian Pulpit On Good Friday
This can be found in St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church in the heart of the city. The woodworking and carvings on this pulpit area in the sanctuary are exquisitely done. I thought it appropriate for Good Friday.
@Linda: the carpenters who did it worked wonderfully.
@Cloudia: so do I.
@Grace: I liked the look of it.
@Karl: it seemed appropriate to go on a church theme for the Easter weekend.
@Gemma: I'll have to ask the next time I go in.
@Marianne: it's a church with a whole lot of history, particularly for the Dutch Royal Family, who worshipped here when Beatrix lived here during the War.
@Tamago: thank you!
@Linda: there do tend to be a lot of St. Andrew's in the Presbyterian church, and occasionally a St. Paul's. And every once in awhile names get joined.
You're right! It's very fine work!
ReplyDeleteI like that rich wood
ReplyDeleteBeautifully carved William, nice touch for today.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful work, very appropriate for today, William !
ReplyDeleteSuch exquisite attention to detail. I just wonder about the style. It seems reminiscent of a temple of middle eastern design.
ReplyDeleteSuch a nice woodwork.
ReplyDeleteWow, the carvings are really amazing! Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI wish you a happy Easter!!
Beautiful! Here in Montreal we have a St. Andrew's and St. Paul Presbyterian Church that is located in the heart of downtown.
ReplyDeleteMany churches' interiors are works of art!
ReplyDeleteSome of the designs look like the Isle Of Man 'legs'.
ReplyDeleteJane x
quite ornate and handsome.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, William. Have a blessed Easter weekend.
ReplyDeleteThey are beautifully carved! Lightning did not strike when you were in there??!!
ReplyDeleteI agree very apt for a GOod Friday.
ReplyDeleteAmazing work!
ReplyDeleteSome of the old churches are truly magnificent when it comes to the details. Hard to find that in contemporary church buildings.
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful!
ReplyDeletesuperbe detail et travail !
ReplyDeleteOrnate, fancy, almost exotic!
ReplyDeleteVery ornate and stylish.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful piece.
ReplyDeleteWonderful carving, William!
ReplyDeleteYou're right, it's beautiful and appropriate!
ReplyDeleteWow! It looks as if they've spared no detail...or expense!
ReplyDeleteA photo of this nice carving work at a pulpit is indeed a good choice for today.
ReplyDeleteYes nice shot for today William, fantastic carving...
ReplyDeleteBeautiful woodwork.
ReplyDelete@Linda: the carpenters who did it worked wonderfully.
ReplyDelete@Cloudia: so do I.
@Grace: I liked the look of it.
@Karl: it seemed appropriate to go on a church theme for the Easter weekend.
@Gemma: I'll have to ask the next time I go in.
@Marianne: it's a church with a whole lot of history, particularly for the Dutch Royal Family, who worshipped here when Beatrix lived here during the War.
@Tamago: thank you!
@Linda: there do tend to be a lot of St. Andrew's in the Presbyterian church, and occasionally a St. Paul's. And every once in awhile names get joined.
@Kate: this one certainly is.
@Jane and Chris: I'll have to look that up.
@Tex: it was great craftsmanship.
@Linda: thank you!
@Jennifer: apparently not, I'm still here.
@Gill: thanks!
@Jose: that kind of work is beyond my skills.
ReplyDelete@Lowell: I do prefer the more traditional architecture of older churches.
@Judy: I certainly think so.
@Audrey: c'etait tres belle!
@VP: the carpenters were artists.
@Red: it's a real stand out.
@Marleen: definitely.
@RedPat: I think so.
@Ciel: it is a work of art.
@Kay: I can imagine the cost of it.
@Jan: I definitely did want this sort of thing over the weekend. My Easter Monday shot is something a bit less conventional.
@Geoff: the detail that went into it is amazing.
@Randy: thanks!
Beautiful carvings!
ReplyDeleteI always enjoy the beautiful carvings inside old churches.
ReplyDeleteWonder how they got the lovely idea to employ Moroccan arches? So beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThe carvings are wonderful! Awe inspiring.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful woodwork.
ReplyDeleteThe artwork and craftsmanship in churches is so often exceptional, isn't it?
ReplyDeleteWell-crafted.
ReplyDelete@Cheryl: definitely.
ReplyDelete@Denise: me too.
@Eve: who knows?
@EG: indeed.
@Mari: I think so.
@Jack: it really is.
@Whisk: indeed.