Jakob von Wil
Born in 1580.
Died in 1619.
Jakob von Wil was an artist whose activity focused on painting and book painting. He was probably the author of the notable Dance of Death cycle located in Lucerne’s government building. Although his work is mentioned, little precise information is available concerning his artistic career or other significant contributions.
Nevertheless, his involvement in this emblematic project attests to an important role in the artistic landscape of his time.