The Merian family is one of the most influential families in Basel. As a so-called "Ratsherrengeschlecht" (dynasty of councilors), they provided numerous representatives in the Basel councils. An important Basel foundation - the Christoph Merian Foundation - also goes back to the family.
Painter: Pieter Recco (1765-1820)Basel, 1807 (1972.82.) / 1812 (1972.81.)Oil painting on canvasBequest Julie Hermine Kiku Merian, Basel Inv. 1972.81.-82.