Frog King and His Fly Court

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A majestic, plump green frog, adorned like royalty, sits centered on a large green lily pad in a tranquil pond, surrounded by his fly retinue. The frog wears a rich red cape with white fur trim, a golden crown embellished with red, blue, and green jewels, and a golden necklace with red jewel accents. In its right hand, the frog holds a golden scepter. Several anthropomorphic flies, with large red eyes and insect-like bodies, attend to the frog. One fly, hovering to the top left, carries a lily pad in its tiny hands. Another fly, positioned to the mid-left and slightly higher, holds a small plate with an unknown offering. A third fly to the bottom left presents a small golden chalice on a tray. To the bottom right, two flies, dressed in rustic brown tunics, stand on the lily pad; one appears to be reading from a small book or tablet. In the mid-right, a fly is flying toward the frog holding a small plate with light-colored food. Another fly towards the mid-right is flying a little higher and slightly away from the frog. In the background a few flies are seen. Three white water lilies are scattered on the pond's