Reliekhouder before 1890

This photograph, taken by Emile Aubry before 1890, depicts a reliquary in the form of a cradle, known as the "Repos de Jesus" (Rest of Jesus), from the Provincial Museum of Trier, Germany. This cradle, which measures 120 mm in height and 95 mm in width, is likely a 16th or 17th century piece crafted from wood and is likely highly decorated with carvings. It is a prime example of the religious art prevalent in this period, and its subject matter references the birth and infancy of Jesus.