Sculptuur van een pelikaan op een voetstuk uit de Sint-Martinusbasiliek in Halle, opgesteld op een tentoonstelling over religieuze objecten uit de middeleeuwen en renaissance in 1864 in Mechelen 1864

This photograph by Joseph Maes (1838-1908) captures a sculpture of a pelican on a pedestal, likely crafted in the medieval or Renaissance periods. The photograph was taken in 1864 during an exhibition in Mechelen showcasing religious objects from the Middle Ages and Renaissance. The pelican, a symbol of self-sacrifice and Christian faith, is depicted with its wings spread, standing majestically on a multi-tiered pedestal. The image provides a glimpse into the craftsmanship and religious symbolism of art from a bygone era.