"The Adoration of the Black Snakes"
- Beatty, Elizabeth, active approximately 1968
- Date:
- 1 January 1968
- Reference:
- 2846788i
- Part of:
- Papers of Edward Adamson (1911-1996)
- Archives and manuscripts
About this work
Also known as
Previous title, replaced January 2025: The Virgin and Christ Child surrounded by black snakes and crows. Watercolour by E. Beatty, 1968.
Description
Painting depicting the Virgin Mary and Christ Child surrounded by black snakes, crows, and spiders. A man stands drinking on the left. Inscribed title has been written in pencil on the front; creator's name and date inscribed on the reverse, probably by Edward Adamson.
Publication/Creation
1 January 1968
Physical description
1 painting watercolour on paper
Contributors
Arrangement
Prior to Wellcome Collection, this work was stored in a folder on 1st floor, Reay House, Lambeth Hospital.
Notes
The title has been taken from wording on the object.
Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores