Late Gothic oak Gospel lectern in the collegiate church of Herrieden near Ansbach. The eagle as the book support was chosen with respect to the Evangelist John, whose symbol it is.

Late Gothic oak Gospel lectern in the collegiate church of Herrieden near Ansbach. The eagle as the book support was chosen with respect to the Evangelist John, whose symbol it is.

Late Gothic oak Gospel lectern in the collegiate church of Herrieden near Ansbach. The eagle as the book support was chosen with respect to the Evangelist John, whose symbol it is.