Niklaus Gatschet
Born in 1736.
Died in 1817.
Niklaus Gatschet was an artist whose oeuvre is distinguished by his practice of painting and printmaking. He is particularly known for his “Wappenbuch” as well as for his landscapes, two of which are held at Toffen Castle. His artistic career reflects a particular sensitivity to the representation of nature and heraldry, although details of his career remain partially obscure.