The high tariff Phryne before the tribunal. Illustration shows a congressional inquiry based on the painting Phryne before the Areopagus with High Tariff Phryne being disrobed by a man labeled Special Privilege, causing much excitement among the group of unidentified congressmen; most prominent among them is Joseph G. Cannon. The golden Ark of the Dingley Covenant rests in the center of the room. Date 1908 December 9. The high tariff Phryne before the tribunal. Illustration shows a congressional inquiry based on the painting Phryne before the Areopagus with High Tariff Phryne being disrobed by a man labeled Special Privilege, causing much excitement among the group of unidentified congressmen; most prominent among them is Joseph G. Cannon. The golden Ark of the Dingley Covenant rests in the center of the room. Date 1908 December 9.