Dr Faustus (1488-1541) conjuring up Mephistopheles. Artist: Unknown


Dr Faustus (1488-1541) conjuring up Mephistopheles. Faust formed subject of dramas by Christopher Marlowe and Goethe. Goethe version basis for Gounod's opera. Legend based on Johann Faust, German wandering conjuror and astrologer.


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