German publisher and engraver (1608-1666)

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Husbands bringing their ugly wives to a windmill, to be transformed into beautiful ones. Engraving, ca 1650.

The three ages of man: a couple embrace, children play with hoops and toys, and an old couple eat at a table. Engraving by P. Fürst, 1652.

A man watches as a woman steals money from an old man who is embracing her. Engraving by P. Fürst, 1652.

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A man watches as a woman steals money from an old man who is embracing her. Engraving by P. Fürst, 1652.

Husbands bringing their ugly wives to a windmill, to be transformed into beautiful ones. Engraving, ca 1650.

The three ages of man: a couple embrace, children play with hoops and toys, and an old couple eat at a table. Engraving by P. Fürst, 1652.