Joseph Balmer
Born in 1828.
Died in 1918.
Joseph Balmer is known for his work as a church and history painter, as well as a draughtsman and illustrator. His oeuvre includes paintings for altars, walls and ceilings, as well as stained-glass windows. He was also the father of Alois Balmer, who continued the family tradition in the field of church painting.
The details of his career and specific achievements remain partly uncertain, but his influence in the field of religious art is notable.