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Virgin Mary With A Serpent Around Her Neck, 16th Century

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"Virgin Mary With A Serpent Around Her Neck, 16th Century"

The depiction of Mary with a serpent around her neck (or her head crushed) symbolizes her victory over evil, sin, and temptation. She is seen as the "new Eve" who reverses the Fall, with the serpent symbolizing the devil and the apple. This image often refers to the biblical account in Genesis, where God creates enmity between the woman and the serpent, and to the Book of Revelation, where the "Woman" (Mary) defeats the dragon (the serpent).

This tuff stone statuette was unearthed near Zoersel, Belgium, and is in good condition.
Height: 4 cm Width: 2.3 cm