Thus the people were free for all time from the fear of poisonous reptiles 1909

"Thus the people were free for all time from the fear of poisonous reptiles" is a watercolor painting by British artist Charles Robinson, created in 1909. The artwork depicts a figure in a brown robe, seemingly a monk, standing on a rock formation surrounded by serpents. The composition highlights the figure's power and control over the dangerous creatures. The painting is likely part of a larger illustration project, possibly for a children's book or a religious text. The intricate details and the use of light and shadow contribute to a sense of drama and fantasy within the work, indicative of the Pre-Raphaelite style popular at the time.