Emperor Heliogabal In Debate with the Philosophers, Raphaël Sadeler (I), After Joos van Winghe, 1589 print Emperor helioga ball in the midst of his female court. He is portrayed as a young prince and is in conversation with two learned philosophers who seem to want to change his mind. There is a monkey in front of the throne. In the background on the right the fate of Emperor Heliogabal: he is castrated. Cologne paper engraving male persons from classical history (ELAGABALUS). castration. discussion, dialogue, dispute ~ scholar, philosopher. pernicious influence of women, 'femmes fatales'

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