Martin Engelbrecht

These works are celebrated for their intricate designs and innovative use of depth, making them highly collectible and sought after by historians and enthusiasts today.

Born in Augsburg, Germany, Martin Engelbrecht was trained as a copper engraver under Gabriel Eigner.

These theaters were made up of intricate, hand-colored engravings, typically arranged in layered sets to create a three-dimensional scene when viewed through an optical device.

Engelbrecht's perspective theaters depicted a wide range of subjects, from court life and battle scenes to religious and allegorical themes.

[2] These paper theaters were designed to be viewed through a special box fitted with lenses, giving the illusion of depth and realism.