Eikenhouten preekstoel in een kerk in Nieuwpoort en een preekstoel in de Sint-Gertrudiskerk in Nijvel, België before 1887

This print shows oak pulpits in churches in Nieuwpoort and Nivelles, Belgium. Images like this were part of a broader cultural project to categorize and document the built environment of Europe. During the 18th and 19th centuries, institutions such as museums and academies played a key role in defining artistic taste and cultural heritage. This print reflects a growing interest in preserving and studying historical objects. It also speaks to the role of the Church in Belgium, specifically through its architecture and art. The pulpits themselves symbolize the power of religious institutions. Understanding this image requires a close look at the history of religious institutions and a study of 18th-century Belgium. By exploring these resources, we can better understand the power structures of the time.