Etienne Chappuis
Born in 1515.
Died in 1523.
Etienne Chappuis was a painter and restorer whose activity was concentrated in Lausanne. He is particularly recognised for his work in the field of monumental architecture, notably through the construction of city gates. Although little detailed information is available about his oeuvre, his role in embellishing the urban structures of his time attests to a significant contribution to local art.
The period of his activity, though brief, underscores the importance of artisans in the aesthetic development of cities in the sixteenth century.