Thomas Schweicker "Armless" (1540-1602)

Engraving, by German printmaker, Heinrich Weirich (active 1593-1602). Printmaker.titled "Quod digitis …" [What fingers] (145 x 179 mm). Full-length image of Schweicker at right, with a second image of Schweicker performing his calligraphic feat at left, text in Latin and German: "This is what Schweikerg accomplishes with his wonderful dexterity. Because I have mercy on God. I don't have any fingers. poor and have to make do, I'll write this with my foot.

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