Hans Jerg Riecher
Born in 1538.
Died in 1614.
Hans Jerg Riecher was an artist whose activity as a stained-glass painter is documented in Basel between 1560 and 1608. His work focused primarily on the creation of heraldic stained-glass panels, also known as wappenscheiben. These pieces, often incorporated into windows, attest to a level of craftsmanship and an aesthetic characteristic of his period.
Details concerning his training or influences remain uncertain, leaving an element of mystery surrounding his artistic career.