Ancient statuette of the virgin with the serpent in biscuit

Small vintage statue on white biscuit base representing the virgin surrounded by snakes. The virgin's distressed gaze is on the ground, where the snakes are. The "virgin with the serpent" is a recurring image in christian iconography. From caravaggio to pierre et gilles (2008), marie is often depicted with a snake at her feet. "i have given you the power to walk on serpents and all the power of the enemy, " reads the gospel of luke 10.19. Since adam and eve, the serpent has embodied temptation, evil. The virgin mary, crushing the serpent, in triumph. This religious icon is a rare piece, carrying history that will make a very beautiful gift for any believer of catholic faith or lover of cabinets of curiosities. Note: missing hands. H 31.5 X la 10 X d 9 cm.