The most obvious gendered difference manifests in terms of violence. Although the Shrine of Saint Barbara features almost no iconic depictions, other than a statue barely visible in pictures, it also features no violence. Barbara’s death is never even hinted at, despite the fact that the viewer, believing the object to hold her relics, logically knows she was martyred. The Reliquary Shrine features several images of saints; all the women smile gently while the men wear massive frowns. This gender marker is of interest—as each saint tends to carry the object of their execution, it suggests that every woman walked gladly into her death while the men resented the dying. It allows men to have and show negative emotions surrounding their suffering. This is particularly jarring when considering saints like Catherine of Alexandria, who was threatened with a spiked breaking wheel before being beheaded. I personally would not consider that an optimal scenario. Meanwhile, this reliquary exhibits the bloody aftermath of the crucifixion. In fact, with his eyes closed, Christ appears dead. Thus, even the ultimate symbol of everlasting life can be shown in the torment of death, while none of the female saints are allowed to acknowledge their misery.