Calligraphic Trompe-l'œil Calendar 1709

Matthias Buchinger, a German artist born in 1674, created this trompe-l'oeil calendar in 1709. This meticulously detailed artwork depicts a calendar sheet rolled up and secured by pins, showcasing Buchinger's remarkable skill as a calligrapher. Despite being born without hands, Buchinger mastered the art of writing with his mouth, producing works of exceptional detail and beauty. This work, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is a testament to the power of human will and artistic talent.