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
NationalityGerman
Occupation(s)Artist, 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 2'5" (74 cm.) tall.[1] Buchinger was especially noted for his micrography, in which illustrations consist of very small text.[2][3]

  1. ^ "Matthew Buchinger". Dublin Penny Journal at the National Library of Ireland. April 27, 1833. Retrieved 2009-06-03.
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  3. ^ Morse, Erik (2016-03-17). "The Little Man of Nuremberg". The Paris Review. Retrieved 2024-06-07.