Phanes by Francesco de' Rossi (Francesco Salviati), "Cecchino"
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sculpture

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charcoal drawing

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sculptural image

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possibly oil pastel

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charcoal art

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oil painting

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acrylic on canvas

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underpainting

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mythology

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charcoal

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watercolor

"Phanes" is a drawing by the Italian Mannerist artist Francesco Salviati, also known as "Cecchino". The drawing depicts the primordial deity Phanes from the Orphic Hymns, a figure associated with creation and light. The deity is depicted as a winged and androgynous being, standing in a circle of fire and holding a staff, a symbol of his power and authority. His body is adorned with snakes, a symbol of his divine wisdom and knowledge. The drawing, done in brown ink, uses shading and highlighting to create a sense of depth and volume in the figure. It is an example of the artist's skill in depicting complex mythological figures with both power and beauty.

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