Friedrich Rütimeyer
Born in 1797.
Died in 1847.
Friedrich Rütimeyer was an artist whose activity encompassed sculpture and engraving. He is known in particular as a Siegelschneider, a term denoting a craftsman specialising in the cutting of seals, as well as a medallist and engraver. His works bear witness to a technical mastery that enabled him to express himself through various media and artistic forms.
Details concerning his career and specific achievements nevertheless remain limited, leaving some uncertainty as to the extent of his influence and output.