Sujet

Initial D: The Fall of Simon Magus; Stammheim Missal, probably 1170s. Creator: Unknown.

Légende

Initial D: The Fall of Simon Magus; Stammheim Missal, probably 1170s. Additional Info:The story of the magician Simon Magus occupies the initial D that heads the Mass for Saints Peter and Paul. Borne aloft by two demons, Simon Magus hovers above the city of Rome while Saints Peter and Paul pray below. As described in the New Testament, Simon attempted to rival the powers of Jesus' apostles only to fall to his death. Because of this, he was considered the archetypal heretic.

Crédit

Photo12/Heritage Images/Heritage Art

Notre référence

HRM24A68_354

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NA

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Licence

Droits gérés

Format disponible

44,4Mo (2,1Mo) / 26,5cm x 42,0cm / 3127 x 4960 (300dpi)

Mots clés

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