Pulpiti in Costiera Amalfitana: cappelle private, contenitori di icone e reliquie

A notable proliferation of pulpits, some in stucco, linked to aristocratic lay patrons on the Amalfi Coast, reveals their ideological potential as liturgical furniture. These pulpits serve multiple functions: they amplify the divine voice, symbolize personal redemption and political/social roles, and house icons and relics, reflecting the donors' desire for salvation while asserting their influence in the community. The study highlights how these structures, often commissioned by aristocratic patrons, blend religious devotion with personal and communal power dynamics, offering a unique lens to understand medieval communication tools.

Marchionibus, M. R. (2021). Pulpiti in Costiera Amalfitana: cappelle private, contenitori di icone e reliquie. Hortus Artium Medievalium, 27, 357–369. https://doi.org/10.1484/j.ham.5.131687