Joseph Heintz the Elder
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Summary
Joseph Heintz the Elder was born on June 11, 1564[1], in Basel[2]. He died on October 15, 1609[3], in Prague[4]. He worked as a painter[5], architect[6], designer[7], and visual artist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (122 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Spouse: Regina Heintz[10]
- Child: Joseph Heintz the Younger[11]
- Country of citizenship: Switzerland[12], Germany[13]
- Position held: court painter[14]
- Employer: Emperor Rudolf II[15]
- Religion or worldview: reformed[16]
- Sex or gender: male[17]
- Movement: Baroque painting[18]
- Commons category: Joseph Heintz d. Ä.[19]
- Given name: Joseph[20]
- Sponsor: Emperor Rudolf II[21]
- Work location: Prague[22], Augsburg[23]
- Depicted by: Portrait of Painter Josef Heintz[24]
- Floruit: January 1, 1593[25]
- Municipal affiliation of a Swiss national: Basel[26]
- Described by source: Teutsche Academie der Edlen Bau- Bild- und Mahlerey-Künste[27], Schilder-boeck[28], Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[29], The Catholic Encyclopedia[30], Allgemeines Lexikon der Bildenden Künstler von der Antike bis zur Gegenwart[31], Otto's encyclopedia[32], Nový slovník československých výtvarných umělců[33]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[34]
- Commons Creator page: Joseph Heintz d. Ä.[35]
- Name in native language: Joseph Heintz der Ältere[36]
- Different from: Joseph Heintz the Younger[37]
Why It Matters
Joseph Heintz the Elder has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 42 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]
FAQs
Where was Joseph Heintz the Elder born?
Joseph Heintz the Elder was born in Basel[2].
Where did Joseph Heintz the Elder die?
Joseph Heintz the Elder passed away in Prague[4].
Who was Joseph Heintz the Elder married to?
Joseph Heintz the Elder's spouses include Regina Heintz[10].
What did Joseph Heintz the Elder do for work?
Joseph Heintz the Elder worked as a painter[5], architect[6], designer[7], and visual artist[8].