"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.
Adamson Trust Title: Black Snakes

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

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

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