The image displays a human skull contained within an ornate reliquary, secured within a clear glass display case

The image displays a human skull contained within an ornate reliquary, secured within a clear glass display case. This setup is located in the Crypt of San Ciriaco inside the Cattedrale di San Ciriaco in Ancona, Italy. The reliquary is predominantly gold-colored with silver-toned accents on its base and decorative elements. It features intricate Baroque-style ornamentation, including scrolling foliage, putti (cherubic figures), and floral motifs. A red fabric element is visible on the reliquary's lid, positioned beneath a golden, cross-shaped or X-shaped finial. The human skull is clearly visible through an oval opening on the reliquary's front. The glass display case, which encloses the reliquary, rests on a dark brown rectangular base. This entire arrangement is placed atop a large, light-colored stone pedestal or altar. The immediate environment is an interior space characterized by light-colored stone architectural features, including prominent columns with classical capitals and arched structural elements in the background. A high, rectangular window provides ambient, indirect illumination. No individuals are present, and no actions or interactions are depicted within the scene.