Matthias Buchinger

Matthias Buchinger
Self portrait
Born(1674-06-02)June 2, 1674
Ansbach, Principality of Ansbach, Holy Roman Empire
DiedJanuary 17, 1740(1740-01-17) (aged 65)
Cork, Kingdom of Ireland
OccupationsArtist, magician, calligrapher

Matthias Buchinger (German: [maˈtiːas ˈbʊxɪŋɐ]; June 2, 1674 – January 17, 1740), sometimes called Matthew Buckinger in English, was a German artist, magician, calligrapher, and performer who was born without hands or feet and was 2 ft 5 in (74 cm) tall. Buchinger was especially noted for his micrography, in which illustrations consist of very small text.

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