Pulpit of Sant' Andrea, Pistoia

The hexagonal pulpit, supported by seven columns with two lions and a telamon figure, features biblical reliefs and prophetic figures carved in marble and porphyry.

Giovanni Pisano created this religious masterwork between 1298 and 1301, marking a departure from his father Nicola Pisano's style in the Siena and Pisa pulpits.

The pulpit panels depict scenes from Christ's life, including the Annunciation, Nativity, and Crucifixion, while prophets and sibyls stand as full figures above the capitals.

Located 455 centimeters above the church floor, visitors can observe the detailed reliefs and Latin inscriptions that identify the patron Arnoldo and the treasurers.

The original eagle lectern, symbolizing Saint John, now resides at the Metropolitan Museum in New York, while a replica remains at the pulpit.

Location: Pistoia

Inception: 1298

Creator: Giovanni Pisano

Height: 455 cm

Made from material: marble, porphyry

GPS coordinates: 43.93553,10.91428

Latest update: May 11, 2025 23:27