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Thomas Aquinas destroying the speaking statue of Albertus Magnus
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Thomas Aquinas destroying the speaking statue of Albertus Magnus

Simon Fokke · 1722 - 1784 · etching; paper

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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According to legend, Albertus Magnus created a speaking statue that was destroyed by his student, Thomas Aquinas. On the right, Albertus Magnus emerges from his study; on the left, Thomas Aquinas stands with a staff in his hand next to the remains of the statue.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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printThomas van AquinoAlbertus MagnusDestructionAutomaton
Credit lineThomas van Aquino vernielt het pratende beeld van Albertus Magnus. 1722 - 1784. Simon Fokke. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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