Naturalistische preekstoel van Hendrik Frans Verbruggen in de Kathedraal van Sint-Michiel en Sint-Goedele in Brussel 1866 - 1870

This stereoscopic photograph, taken by Jules Hippolyte Quéval between 1866 and 1870, captures the elaborate pulpit of the Cathedral of St. Michael and St. Gudule in Brussels, Belgium. It is a detailed representation of the intricately carved wooden structure, which was designed by Hendrik Frans Verbruggen and originally constructed in 1699. The image, part of a larger series showcasing Belgian architecture and monuments, provides a glimpse into the grandeur and artistry of religious spaces in 19th-century Belgium. The photograph is a valuable document of the cathedral's interior and the craftsmanship of its original furnishings.