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Pornocrates

The pig, guided by a golden tail, represents base instinct, wealth, or even the devil leading humanity.

The scene is framed by allegories of art (sculpture, music, literature) and in the background, three winged loves (putti) disappear in tears, representing the loss of pure, romantic love. Pornocrates

Félicien Rops: Pornocrates (1878) - The World According to Art The pig, guided by a golden tail, represents