Metalen kroonluchter uit een kerk in Mechelen, opgesteld op een tentoonstelling over religieuze objecten uit de middeleeuwen en renaissance in 1864 in Mechelen before 1866

This black and white photograph, taken by Joseph Maes in 1864, depicts a metal chandelier from a church in Mechelen. The chandelier, which is likely from the medieval or Renaissance period, features a central figure, possibly a saint, holding a candle. The artwork was likely created as part of a larger exhibition of religious objects, which Maes, a well-known photographer, often documented. The detailed image, although small, provides a glimpse into the craftsmanship of religious artifacts during the period. The photograph, a prime example of 19th-century photo documentation, is a valuable resource for understanding historical religious art and design.