Joseph Anton Messmer
Born in 1747.
Died in 1827.
Joseph Anton Messmer was an artist of German origin, recognized for his work as a fresco painter, church painter, and portraitist. Originally from Saulgau, he practised his art mainly in Upper Swabia as well as in the regions of Central and Eastern Switzerland. The son of Johann Georg Messmer, his artistic career reflects a significant regional influence, although the precise details of his career remain partially obscure.