The photograph depicts a detailed, ornate religious altar. At the center stands a painted wooden sculpture of a bearded saint, likely Saint Eligius, identified by an inscription below the sculpture. He wears a tall, peaked hat, a flowing cloak with a red lining, and holds a golden chalice in his left hand and a long staff topped with an intricate design in his right hand. Behind the saint, radiating outwards, is a golden sunburst effect, comprising of many individual rays of light. The statue stands atop a decorated pedestal. Flanking the central figure on either side are cherubic figures, sculpted and painted with a pinkish hue. To the left and right, elaborate gold-painted architectural details frame the composition. On the far left and right, partial views of other sculptures are visible, draped with carved cloth, adding to the sense of depth and opulence. The overall tone is one of reverence, history, and artistic craftsmanship.