Heinrich Ban
Born in 1515.
Died in 1599.
Heinrich Ban was active as a painter and stained-glass artist in the cities of Bern, Fribourg and Zurich. He belonged to the Ban family of artists and was the son of Ulrich Ban the Elder. Although his artistic career is documented through his activity in these cultural centres, certain aspects remain unclear regarding his specific works and their impact on the artistic milieu of his time.
Heinrich Ban’s contributions to the art of stained glass and painting merit further exploration.