A 19th Century illustration of Faust, aka Doctor Faustus, a German necromancer or astrologer and hero of one of the most durable legends in Western folklore and literature, raising the devil before selling his soul in exchange for knowledge and power.

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Size: 3990px × 3566px
Location: Germany
Photo credit: © De Luan / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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