108 - The Virgin Slaying the Serpent

The Virgin Slaying the Serpent A polychrome carved wooden figure serving as a reliquary, with an open, glass-covered case allowing a view of the phyacterion and the relic. The Virgin stands with her arms outstretched, standing on a globe with her foot crushing a serpent. 18th century H: 45 - W: 20 - D: 14 cm (damage to the polychrome paint; one hand is missing and another has been resculpted),