Georg Johann Hainz (Altona um 1630 - Hamburg 1688) – A Pioneer of Hamburg Still Life Georg Johann Hainz (born circa 1630 in Altona, Germany; died 1688 in Hamburg) stands as a pivotal figure in the artistic landscape of North German Baroque painting. He emerged from the vibrant artistic milieu of Altona, establishing himself as the foremost still life painter and history painter of his era – a distinction that cemented his legacy withi…