David Altenstetter: A Renaissance Master of Cup and Cover David Altenstetter (b. ca. 1547, Colmar, d. 1617, Augsburg) stands as a remarkable testament to the artistic fervor of the sixteenth century, specifically within the vibrant landscape of Alsatian art during the Renaissance. Born in Colmar, Alsace – then part of the Holy Roman Empire – Altenstetter’s life unfolded amidst a period marked by intellectual curiosity and burgeoning humanist ideals that profoundly shaped his creative output. While biographical details remain somewhat sparse compared to contemporaries like Titian or Raphael,…