Tobias Stimmer (1539-1584): Swiss Renaissance Painter & Illustrator Tobias Stimmer, born in the bustling Swiss city of Schaffhausen in 1539, emerged as a pivotal figure during a period of profound artistic and religious transformation. While details surrounding his earliest training remain somewhat elusive, it’s clear he quickly established himself as a versatile artist, initially working as both a wall and portrait painter across Swi…