Fotoreproductie van een prent waarop een reliekhouder is afgebeeld 1855 - 1885

This 19th-century photographic reproduction by Ferdinand Brauer depicts a reliquary, a container for sacred relics. The ornate reliquary, likely made of silver or gold, is adorned with intricate carvings of figures and decorative elements. The reliquary is elevated on four stylized animal feet and topped with a figure holding a hammer. This intricate object provides a glimpse into the craftsmanship and religious devotion of the time. Reliquaries, like this one, played a crucial role in the lives of religious communities, holding sacred objects believed to have supernatural powers.