Thomas Schweicker

Thomas Schweicker (December 21, 1540; October 7, 1602) was a German artist and calligrapher. He was noted for having no arms or hands,

Life

He has been a subject of study for his skill at painting and writing. [ [http://www.nyam.org/initiatives/im-histe_ter5.shtml The New York Academy of Medicine] ] One of his more noted works is the self-portrait, which acts as a memorial tablet on his tomb [ [http://books.google.com/books?id=ZoM3RV5klowC&pg=PA260&lpg=PA260&dq=%22thomas+schweicker%22&source=web&ots=KfEO8xhpVj&sig=TdxNNUh-yxzshfP7SWud0KGxqcQ&hl=en The Rough guide to Germany By Gordon McLachlan pg 260] ]

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