Immaculate Virgin Victorious over the Serpent of Heresy
1690
oil
canvas
From the collection of Lima Art Museum
1690
oil
canvas
From the collection of Lima Art Museum
Immaculate Virgin Victorious over the Serpent of Heresy is a 1690 oil by Basilio Santa Cruz Pumacallao, a Byzantine icon painting work, held at Lima Art Museum.
This painting features the Virgin Mary, adorned with a white robe and a blue cloak, surrounded by a halo of light. She is depicted with her hands clasped together in prayer, and a crown on her head. At her feet, a serpent is shown being trampled, symbolizing her triumph over evil. The Virgin is surrounded by cherubs, each holding a different object, such as a flag, a violin, and a scythe. The painting is rich in symbolism, with the Virgin representing purity and the serpent representing evil. The cherubs add a sense of joy and celebration to the scene. For more works by Basilio Santa Cruz Pumacallao, explore the collection at the Lima Art Museum.
Basilio Pacheco de Santa Cruz Pumacallao (1635–1710) or Basilio de Santa Cruz Puma Callao was a Peruvian painter of Quechua (Inca) and Ladino origin from Cusco, Peru.
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