Monstrans uit de Sint-Waltrudiskerk in Mons, opgesteld op een tentoonstelling over religieuze objecten uit de middeleeuwen en renaissance in 1864 in Mechelen 1864

This photograph by Joseph Maes depicts a Monstrance, a religious vessel used to display the consecrated Host during Catholic Mass, from the Sint-Waltrudiskerk in Mons, Belgium. The Monstrance, a monumental example of medieval and Renaissance craftsmanship, features two angels flanking a central frame that holds the consecrated Host. The photograph was taken in 1864, likely during a religious exhibition in Mechelen, Belgium. The image offers a glimpse into the artistry and religious practices of the time, highlighting the intricate details and symbolic significance of the Monstrance within the Catholic faith.