Vier relikwieënkasten in de vorm van sculpturen uit de Onze-Lieve-Vrouwebasiliek in Tongeren, opgesteld op een tentoonstelling over religieuze objecten uit de middeleeuwen en renaissance in 1864 in Mechelen 1864

This 1864 photograph by Belgian photographer Joseph Maes depicts four reliquary cabinets displayed at an exhibition in Mechelen, Belgium. The cabinets, in the form of sculptures, originated from the Our Lady's Basilica in Tongeren, and are examples of religious art from the Middle Ages and Renaissance. The photograph is a valuable document of the history of art and religion, capturing the detailed craftsmanship of these impressive artifacts. The photo captures the ornate detail of the reliquary cabinets, a fascinating example of religious art, and offers a glimpse into the history of these artifacts.