A Master of Light and Myth The life of Joseph Heintz the Elder, often referred to as Heinz, unfolds as a captivating journey through the heart of the Late Renaissance. Born in Basel, Switzerland, this versatile painter, draftsman, and architect possessed an innate ability to weave together the sacred and the profane. His early artistic foundation was shaped by the disciplined study of Hans Bock, but it was his profound dedication to s…