Hans Rudolf Manuel
Born in 1525.
Died in 1571.
Hans Rudolf Manuel was a multitalented artist active as a painter, draughtsman and wood engraver. He also distinguished himself through his contributions as a poet and statesman. His work includes designs for woodcuts and drawings for stained-glass works.
He worked primarily in Basel and Bern. The son of Niklaus Manuel I, he succeeded in perpetuating his family’s artistic legacy while developing his own style.