Buer

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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:: Collin de Plancy, Jacques
Publisher:: Paris: Henri Plon, 1863
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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.

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{{cite web | title=Buer | url=https://www.oldbookillustrations.com/illustrations/buer/ | author=Breton, Louis | year=1863 | access-date=July 31, 2025 | publisher=Old Book Illustrations}}