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The Fate of the Evil Tongue

Nicoletto da Modena

Cleveland Museum of Art

Black and white illustration of a group of young boys, some naked and some wearing loincloths, gathered around a well or fountain. The boys are armed with various weapons including hammers, swords, and a club. A stone structure with archways is on the left, with a tree on the right. A cityscape is visible in the background. At the base of the fountain, three men lie on the ground. Text on the edge of the fountain reads "LINGVA PRAVO RVM PERIBIT".

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633 × 893 px
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