Lessenaar in de vorm van een adelaar en een lessenaar in de vorm van een pelikaan before 1880

This black and white photograph shows two lecterns, or reading desks, from the 15th century. One lectern is topped by an eagle, while the other features a pelican. Both feature elaborate Gothic architecture, including a pointed archway and a base supported by lions. The photograph itself is likely a reproduction, as the original lecterns are located in a church in the city of Halle, Germany. The lecterns are examples of medieval art, and offer insight into the artistic styles and symbolism of the time.