John Taylor Arms: A Master of Gothic Detail John Taylor Arms (April 19, 1887 – October 13, 1953) was an American etcher whose meticulous approach to printmaking cemented his place as one of the foremost interpreters of medieval architecture. Born in Washington, D.C., Arms possessed a multifaceted background—beginning with legal studies at Princeton University before pivoting towards architectural pursuits at MIT—reflecting a lifelong fascination with structure and precision that would inform his artistic endeavors. His naval service during World War I provided formative experiences shaping h…