Matthias Buchinger, a phocomelic man, with thirteen scenes representing his performances. Engraving by L. Beger after Elias Baeck.

A woman resting near a group of sheep is holding her naked child protectively in her lap. Etching by E. Beck.

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Elias Baeck

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Matthias Buchinger, a phocomelic man, with thirteen scenes representing his performances. Engraving by L. Beger after Elias Baeck.

A woman resting near a group of sheep is holding her naked child protectively in her lap. Etching by E. Beck.