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

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

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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.

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People Information

Creator
  1. Unknown, attributed to: :
Subject
  1. Simon Magus: Samaritan: Sorcerer, magician
Medium
  1. Tempera colours, gold leaf, silver leaf, and ink
Picture Type
  1. Decorated initial
  2. Folio
  3. Manuscript
  4. Verso
Category Hierarchy

Religion & Belief Christianity

Society & Culture Issues & Causes

Artistic Representations Illuminated Manuscripts

Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 3127x4960
File Size : 45,440kb

Aliases

  1. 97.MG.21.138v
  1. Ms. 64 (97.MG.21), fol. 138v
  1. 1200004609
  1. 3-038-235
  1. 3038235
  1. 97.MG.21.138v

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