"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
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