In days of yore, a truly learned man was rare, often more prized than generals or kings. But a learned man with the gift, the ability to see through time, would rule nations. I challenged myself to depict such a man. Fortunately, I knew one – a true visionary, touched by magic, and married to a fairy queen of remarkable beauty and power. Aside from all that, Real Musgrave, my model for this painting, had the costume, the cool staff, and the “look” I wanted.