Stock Photo: Golden Pulpit, 1020

Image Details

Photo ID: 1963
Title: Golden Pulpit, 1020
Caption: The magnificent Golden Pulpit, commissioned by Emperor Heinrich II and completed in about 1020. It is covered in gold and studded with jewels and precious objects, including ancient and medieval bowls. The dishes are not the only unusual decorations: there are also six sensuous pagan ivory reliefs from Egypt, dating from the 6th century AD.
Credit: David Joyal
Date Created: January 8, 2008
Date Added: November 17, 2009
Last Updated: March 6, 2024
Coordinates: 50.7746120° N, 6.0841140° E
Camera: Canon EOS 400D DIGITAL
Focal Length: 50 mm
ISO: 800
File Size: 11.51 MB
Full Resolution: 5100 x 3434 pixels