Virgin and Child Treading on a Serpent

1st quarter 19th century 6 5/8 in. (16.9 cm) Citation Source image

Mary stands holding the Christ Child, who reaches up to embrace her. The Madonna's right foot protrudes from beneath her copious drapery, while her left foot rests on the head of a serpent, whose body spirals in front of her. The group is mounted on a rectangular plinth, with...

Artifact

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29684
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Henry Walters, Baltimore [date of acquisition unknown], by purchase; Walters Art Museum, 1931, by bequest.
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en
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2
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ivory

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