Veith Schöberl, von Gumpendriel gebürthig, der grossen Hollhippen Fabrica im Crabatendörffl, Niderlags Verwandter, Pl. 47
1710-1719
Elias Baeck’s early 18th-century engraving presents a hilarious caricature of Veith Schöberl, a stout figure shouting or singing with his mouth wide open. Dressed in a massive hat and cape, he stands next to a small table, surrounded by a wild frame of swirling Baroque vines and grinning masks. The German text below is a rhyme, suggesting this was a known local character or merchant—possibly satirizing traders of the time. It’s a wonderful example of the era's print culture, turning a specific personality into a theatrical spectacle with exaggerated features and a booming voice.
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