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A man seated on a throne holding a book, late12th-early 13th century. Creator: Unknown.

A man seated on a throne holding a book, late12th-early 13th century. Creator: Unknown.

3-057-455 - Heritage Art/Heritage Images

A man seated on a throne holding a book, late12th-early 13th century. From a manuscript by the Scottish mathematician and scholar Michael Scot (1175 -c1232) nicknamed The Magician. Scot wrote many books on such subjects as necromancy, alchemy and divination. Legend says that he was skilled in wizardry and occult experiences. He was attached to the court of Emperor Frederick II.

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Creator
  1. Unknown, attributed to: :
People Related
  1. Frederick II: German: King
  2. Michael Scot: British, Scottish: Magician, mathematician and scholar
Picture Type
  1. Manuscript
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Religion & Belief Magic & Witchcraft

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Artistic Representations Illuminated Manuscripts

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Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 3329x5248
File Size : 51,184kb

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  1. 1280001002
  1. 3-057-455
  1. 3057455
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