Drie gedecoreerde bisschoppelijke staven, opgesteld op een tentoonstelling over religieuze objecten uit de middeleeuwen en renaissance in 1864 in Mechelen before 1866

This black and white photograph by Joseph Maes captures three elaborately decorated crosiers, ceremonial staffs used by bishops. The image, likely taken before 1866, documents a display from a 1864 exhibition in Mechelen showcasing religious objects from the Middle Ages and Renaissance. The intricate details and craftsmanship of the crosiers, along with the historical context of the photograph, offer a glimpse into the rich visual culture of this period.