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Illustration of the First Parable: alchemists searching for gold by quarrying into a rock; below, Esther and Ahasuerus. Splendor Solis. Germany, 1582. Source: Harley 3469, f.13v. Language: German. Author: Trismosin, Salomon Stock
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