A sacrifice to Priapus. Olive branches are placed on a column to Priapus during the Roman festival. Un Sacrifice a Priape. Copperplate engraving from Pierre-Francois d’Harcanville’s Monumens du Culte Secret des Dames Romaines, Sabellus, Capri (Monuments to the Secret Cult of Roman Women, Leclerc, Nancy) 1780. Based on imaginary Spintria, medals and cameos.

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