Paulus Höschel: A Silver Echo of the Baroque The world of 17th-century European art often reveals figures whose brilliance is initially obscured by the shadows of more celebrated contemporaries. Paulus Höschel, a German silversmith hailing from what is now Germany, stands as one such figure – a master craftsman whose exquisite work, particularly his iconic “Pot/Can” (circa 1650), offers a captivating glimpse into the artistic and social landscape of his time. While biographical details remain scarce, piecing together fragments of information allows us to appreciate Höschel’s contribution to…