Buer

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Depiction of Buer, a second-class demon and president of hell who teaches philosophy and logic — Buer.

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 Buer, described as a second-class demon and president of hell. He teaches philosophy, logic, and the properties of medicinal plants. He claims to provide good servants and cure the sick. He has fifty legions under his command.

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