Jan Balet (20 July 1913 in Bremen – 31 January 2009 in Estavayer le Lac, Switzerland), was a German/US-American painter, graphic artist and illustrator.
Affected by the style naive art he worked particularly as a graphic artist and as an Illustrator of children's books.
Besides this he painted pictures in the style of naive art.
Referred to as a "naïve" painter, his works exhibit a dry wit and refreshingly candid, satirical view of life.