The Laster Van Apelles, Giorgio Ghisi, after Luca Penni, 1560 print On a throne is a king whose stupidity is shown by his donkey ears. He is assisted by two women (ignorance and suspicion). An old man (envy) brings a beautiful young woman with a torch (slander) for the king. Behind the woman are a number of women, including betrayal, deception and repentance. Italy paper engraving Calumny of Apelles: bad judge with ass's ears on throne, with Deceit, Envy, Ignorance, Suspicion and Treachery, confronted with innocent accused; Remorse and Truth present

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