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Sheet of Satirical Studies (Amorini Riding Phalli)

Salvator Rosa

Cleveland Museum of Art

A long rectangular drawing on aged paper with darker spots. The drawing depicts multiple cherubs or putti riding phalli. The cherubs have wings and are shown from various angles and in different poses. The phalli have testicles and some have wings as well. The drawing on the left appears to be a head. The drawing on the right appears to be a face with its tongue sticking out and its hand covering its mouth. The drawing is outlined by a gold border, surrounded by a white border, which is then surrounded by another thin border.

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1263 × 595 px
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