Medieval learning, Redgrove's historical account
Albertus Magnus
Redgrove's account places Albertus Magnus among medieval scholars discussed in the history of alchemy. It describes his study of theology, philosophy and natural science, alongside his Dominican teaching career. The author expressly notes that the authenticity of alchemical writings attributed to him has been questioned.
Also known as Albert Groot · Albert von Bollstadt · Albert von Bollstädt
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In the sources
Learning and disputed attribution
DocumentedRedgrove describes Albertus studying theology, philosophy and natural science and teaching in the Dominican order. He then explicitly questions the authenticity of alchemical works attributed to him.
A named portrait in the volume
DocumentedPlate 7 is captioned Portrait of Albertus Magnus and credited to de Bry. It shows a robed profile within an inscribed oval and an ornamental border.
Context & interpretation
This entry follows Redgrove's portrayal and the volume's named portrait, not a complete modern biography. Being included in an alchemical history does not authenticate every work associated with Albertus. The portrait is a reproduced historical representation credited to de Bry, rather than an independently verified contemporary likeness.
Original passages
Source 1
Alchemy: Ancient and Modern
The authenticity of the alchemistic works attributed to him has been questioned.Open this page in the book
Passage & edition details
Location recorded at citation review: Chapter IV, printed p. 44
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- Edition
- IMJ-0023-E001
- Reader page
- IMJ-0023-E001-P0068
- Original scan leaf
- 79
- Recorded leaf number
- 79
- Current Reader position
- 69
- Reader verification
- Matches the reviewed Reader
Source 2
Alchemy: Ancient and Modern
PORTRAIT OF ALBERTUS MAGNUS.Open this page in the book
Passage & edition details
Location recorded at citation review: Plate 7, facing printed p. 44
Read directly from the active prepared scan; line breaks and spacing normalised.
- Edition
- IMJ-0023-E001
- Reader page
- IMJ-0023-E001-P0069
- Original scan leaf
- 80
- Recorded leaf number
- 80
- Current Reader position
- 70
- Reader verification
- Matches the reviewed Reader
