Aug. 26, 2026

Matthew Buchinger

Matthew Buchinger

Matthias Buchinger (German: ; June 2, 1674 – January 17, 1740), sometimes called Matthew Buckinger in English, was a German , , , and performer who was born without hands or feet and was 2 ft 5 in (74 cm) tall. Buchinger was...

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.[1] Buchinger was especially noted for his micrography, in which illustrations consist of very small text.[2][3]