Joseph Heintz der Ältere, I.
Born in 1564.
Died in 1609.
Joseph Heintz the Elder was an artist whose oeuvre encompassed painting, drawing and architecture. As a portraitist, he held the position of Kammermaler and served as an art agent to the emperor Rudolf II. He was also the son of Daniel Heintz the Elder, attesting to an artistic lineage.
The details of his career and contributions to art remain only partially documented, leaving questions about the extent of his influence and oeuvre.