Memorial plaque on wall of historic home in Schwäbisch Hall, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, of renowned physically disabled foot painter and calligrapher Thomas Schweicker (1541-1602). Thomas, son of a local baker, was born without arms but learned to use a quill pen held between the toes of his right foot. He was honoured in 1570 by Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian II and served him as a court artist. He is buried in the choir of the town’s Michaelskirche (St Michael’s Church).
Schwäbisch Hall, Baden-Württemberg, Germany: metal memorial plaque on a wall of Rosenbühl 2, once the home of the renowned physically disabled foot painter and calligrapher Thomas Schweicker (1541-1602), who was born without arms but learned to use a quill pen held between the toes of his right foot. Thomas, the son of a local baker, became famous for his skilful and artistic lettering and painting and was known during his lifetime as ‘the great miracle man of Schwäbisch Hall’. He was honoured in 1570 by Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian II, serving him as a court artist, and he also earned the patronage of the Elector Palatine, Prince Ludwig. When Thomas died, aged 61, his achievements were further celebrated by the honour of entombment in a mausoleum in the choir of the Michaelskirche (St Michael’s Church) in the market place of his home town.
Size: 4011px × 2676px
Location: Schwäbisch Hall, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Photo credit: © Terence Kerr / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No
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