Johann Michael Püchler - Micrography of Martin Luther - image-1

Lot 2116 Dα

Johann Michael Püchler - Micrography of Martin Luther

Auction 1097 - overview Cologne
18.11.2017, 11:00 - Old Master Paintings, Drawings, and Sculpture
Estimate: 3.000 € - 3.500 €
Result: 9.920 € (incl. premium)

Johann Michael Püchler

Micrography of Martin Luther

Ink and wash on parchment. 17 x 12.8 cm.
Framed under glass.

The Püchler family came from South Germany. Several of its members specialised in the unusual micrograph technique, using minute lettering to write texts, which had its origins in the art of calligraphy. Johann Michael Püchler used this technique to create images, such as this portrait of Martin Luther.