TORRES VILLARROEL, Diego de (1693-1770). Spanish writer, poet, dramatist, astrologer, doctor, mathematician, priest and professor of the University of Salamanca. Cover of "" El Gran Piscator de Salamanca para el ano de MDCCLI""

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TORRES VILLARROEL, Diego de (1693-1770). Spanish writer, poet, dramatist, astrologer, doctor, mathematician, priest and professor of the University of Salamanca. Cover of "" El Gran Piscator de Salamanca para el ano de MDCCLI""

CUL4857013 TORRES VILLARROEL, Diego de (1693-1770). Spanish writer, poet, dramatist, astrologer, doctor, mathematician, priest and professor of the University of Salamanca. Cover of "" El Gran Piscator de Salamanca para el ano de MDCCLI"". Almanac and annual predictions under the pseudonym of "The Great Piscator of Salamanca"" which had great popularity. Engraving. SPAIN. CATALONIA. Barcelona. Biblioteca de Catalunya (National Library of Catalonia) by Unknown Artist; (add.info.: TORRES VILLARROEL, Diego de (1693-1770). Spanish writer, poet, dramatist, astrologer, doctor, mathematician, priest and professor of the University of Salamanca. Cover of "" El Gran Piscator de Salamanca para el ano de MDCCLI"". Almanac and annual predictions under the pseudonym of "The Great Piscator of Salamanca"" which had great popularity. Engraving. SPAIN. CATALONIA. Barcelona. Biblioteca de Catalunya (National Library of Catalonia)); Photo © JBP/AIC

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EDITORS COMMENTS
This print showcases the multi-talented Diego de Torres Villarroel, a prominent figure in Spanish literature and academia during the 18th century. Known for his diverse skills as a writer, poet, dramatist, astrologer, doctor, mathematician, priest, and professor at the University of Salamanca, Torres Villarroel was truly a Renaissance man of his time. The cover of "El Gran Piscator de Salamanca para el ano de MDCCLI" featured in this engraving highlights one of his most popular works - an almanac and annual predictions published under the pseudonym "The Great Piscator of Salamanca". This publication garnered widespread popularity among readers seeking insights into astrology and future forecasts. Captured by an unknown artist and housed in the Biblioteca de Catalunya (National Library of Catalonia) in Barcelona, this image offers a glimpse into Torres Villarroel's intellectual prowess and creative genius. His contributions to Spanish literature and academic discourse continue to be celebrated today. As we admire this historical artifact through the lens of modern photography from Fine Art Finder, we are reminded of Torres Villarroel's enduring legacy as a versatile scholar whose work transcends boundaries between artistry and academia.

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