Johann Sixtus Ringle
Born in 1610.
Died in 1650.
Johann Sixtus Ringle was a painter and copyist from Württemberg. His artistic career was marked by his admission in 1610 to Basel’s prestigious Himmelzunft, a guild that brought together artists and craftspeople. In 1650, he produced a depiction of the interior of Basel Minster, testifying to his commitment to the city and its heritage.
Ringle is also known as the father of Johann Jakob Ringle, underscoring the family legacy in the artistic field. The details of his career remain partly obscure, leaving open questions about the extent of his oeuvre and his influence.