Behemoth

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Depiction of Behemoth who reigns on gluttonyand is described as stupid despite his rank — Behemoth.

Artist

Name:: Breton, Louis
Dates:: 18??-18??
Country:: France

Illustration

Subject:: Animals
Technique:: Wood engraving
Engraver:: Jarrault, A.
Format:: Portrait (taller)
Source:: The Library of Congress, the Internet Archive

Book

Title:: Dictionnaire infernal
Author(s):: Collin de Plancy, Jacques-Albin-Simon
Publisher:: Paris: Henri Plon, 1863
Open Library:: View record

Description

Depiction of the demon Behemoth, described as slow and stupid despite his rank. He reigns on gluttony and is sometimes thought to be cupbearer in hell.

Keywords: 1860s, 19th century, black & white, devil, eerie, elephant, fantasy, monster, reference book